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From:
Boyd's Bible Dictionary: A
By:
James P. Boyd
Narrator:
Chris Genthree
Duration:
1min
Acts 18:24; 27:6; 28:11
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(from Alexander). The Grecian, Roman, and Christian capital of Egypt. Founded by Alexander the Great, B. C. 332. Situated on the Mediterranean Sea, 12 miles W. of Canopic mouth of the Nile. Noted for its libraries, architecture, and commerce. Conspicuous in early church history as a Christian center (
Acts 18:24; 27:6; 28:11
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And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. (Acts 18:24)
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And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein. (Acts 27:6)
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And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux. (Acts 28:11)
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