Lexical Definition

‎Σάμος‎ Sámos (sam'-os) Samos ^N:N-F-L
of uncertain affinity

Samos.

• Samus, an island of the Mediterranean

Abbott-Smith

Σάμος, -ου, ἡ
Samos, an island in the Ægean: Ac 20:15.†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

Σάμος [ᾰ], ἡ,

“Samos”, the name of several Greek islands:

__1 old name for Κεφαλληνία (which see), [Refs 8th c.BC+]; also called Σάμη,[Refs]; though this, accusative to others, is a town on the island: hence adjective Σαμαῖος, α, ον, [Refs 1st c.BC+]
__2 Σάμος Θρηϊκίη, see at {Σαμοθρᾴκη}.
__3 “Samos”, the large island over against Ephesus, first in [Refs]: hence adjective Σάμιος, α, ον, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἡ Σαμία (i.e. γῆ) [Refs 4th c.BC+]; also Σ. ἀστήρ, clay with medicinal properties, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]:—Σαμιακός, ή, όν, [Refs 5th c.BC+] was an old word signifying a height.)

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Samos • Island visited by Paul during his travels

Samos is an island in the Aegean Sea where Paul stopped during his third missionary journey (Acts 20:15).

• A location only mentioned at Act.20.15;
• only referred to as Samos Σάμος.
  

Samos is a Greek island located in the eastern Aegean Sea, near the coast of modern-day Turkey. In the Bible, Samos is mentioned only once, in the context of Paul's third missionary journey. Acts 20:15 records that Paul and his companions, after leaving Miletus, arrived at Samos and stayed there for a night before proceeding to Miletus. Samos was known in ancient times for its strategic location, its fertile land, and its cultural achievements. The island was an important center of trade and learning, and it was the birthplace of several notable philosophers, mathematicians, and artists. Paul's brief stop at Samos demonstrates the extent of his travels and the strategic importance of the island as a transit point in the Aegean Sea.

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