Strong's Greek: 5405. Φοῖνιξ (Phoinix) -- Phoenix

Strong's Lexicon

Phoinix: Phoenix

Original Word: Φοῖνιξ
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Phoinix
Pronunciation: FOY-nix
Phonetic Spelling: (foy'-nix)
Definition: Phoenix
Meaning: Phoenix, a bay on the south coast of Crete.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "φοῖνιξ" (phoinix), which can mean "palm tree" or "Phoenician."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Phoinix" as it is a specific geographical location in the Greek context. However, the concept of a "palm tree" can be linked to Strong's Hebrew entry H8558 (תָּמָר, tamar), which means "palm tree."

Usage: In the New Testament, "Phoinix" refers to a harbor on the southern coast of Crete. It is mentioned in the context of Paul's journey to Rome, where it was considered as a potential wintering location for the ship he was aboard.

Cultural and Historical Background: Phoinix was a harbor located on the island of Crete, known for its strategic position and suitability for ships to winter. Crete was a significant location in the ancient world, known for its maritime activities and as a cultural crossroads. The harbor of Phoinix would have been a vital stop for ships navigating the Mediterranean Sea, providing shelter from the harsh winter storms.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as Phoiniké
Definition
a Phoenician (an inhab. of Phoenicia), Phoenix (a city of Crete)
NASB Translation
Phoenix (1).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Phenice.

Probably the same as phoinix; Phoenix, a place in Crete -- Phenice.

see GREEK phoinix

Forms and Transliterations

Φοινικα Φοίνικα Phoinika Phoínika

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