Lexical Definition

‎Πάταρα‎ Pátara (pat'-ar-ah) Patara ^N:N--L
probably of foreign origin

Patara.

• Patara, a place in Asia Minor

Abbott-Smith

Πάταρα, -ων, τὰ,
Patara, a maritime city of Lycia: Ac 21:1.†

Abbott-Smith References

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Patara • A city in Lycia visited by Paul

Patara was a coastal city in Lycia (modern-day Turkey) where Paul changed ships during his journey to Jerusalem.

• A location only mentioned at Act.21.1;
• only referred to as Patara Πάταρα.
  

Patara was a significant port city in the province of Lycia, located on the southwestern coast of modern-day Turkey. It is mentioned in the New Testament in Acts 21:1, which records that Paul, during his third missionary journey, changed ships at Patara while traveling from Rhodes to Tyre on his way to Jerusalem. Patara was known for its temple and oracle of Apollo, as well as its harbor and maritime trade. The city was also famous for its lighthouse, which was one of the most renowned in the ancient world. Although the biblical reference to Patara is brief, it provides insight into the trade routes and transportation methods used by early Christians in the Mediterranean region.

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