Phoenix Summary
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Phoenix was a harbor on the island of Crete where the ship carrying Paul and other prisoners attempted to winter during their journey to Rome.
Phenice
PlaceA harbor on the island of Crete
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Phenice
Phoenicia, red; purple
- en Phoenix
- en Phoenix · Also called
- en Phenice · Also called
- el Φοῖνιξ · G5405
- bg Финик
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Phoenix Article
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Phoenix, also known as Phoenice, was a harbor on the southern coast of the island of Crete, mentioned in the account of Paul's journey to Rome as a prisoner (Act.27.12). During the voyage, the ship encountered a severe storm, and the crew debated whether to stay at the port of Fair Havens or sail to Phoenix to spend the winter (Act.27.8-12). The majority decided to attempt the journey to Phoenix, as it was considered a more suitable harbor to winter in (Act.27.12). However, before they could reach Phoenix, a violent wind drove the ship off course, ultimately leading to its shipwreck on the island of Malta (Act.27.13-44). The exact location of Phoenix is not certain, but it is believed to have been situated on the southwestern coast of Crete, possibly near the modern-day town of Loutro or the village of Phiniki.
Phenice Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Properly Phoenix a palm-tree (as in the R.V.), a town with a harbour on the southern side of Crete (Acts 27:12), west of the Fair Havens. It is now called Lutro.
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