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Boyd’s Bible Dictionary
:
Inhabitants of
Crete
(
Acts 2:11
11
Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. (Acts 2:11)
).
Concise Bible Dictionary
:
Large
island
about
midway between
Syria
and Malta. It was
the
inhabitants of
this
island who had the
evil
report of being
alway
liars and lazy gluttons, according to one of their own poets (Epimenides).
Some
from Crete were present on the
day
of
Pentecost
(
Acts 2:11
11
Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. (Acts 2:11)
). The
ship
in which
Paul
started
for
Rome
visited the island (
Acts 27:7-21
7
And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;
8
And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.
9
Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,
10
And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.
11
Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
12
And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
13
And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
14
But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.
15
And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.
16
And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
17
Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.
18
And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;
19
And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship.
20
And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.
21
But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss. (Acts 27:7‑21)
). Paul left
Titus
at Crete to
set
things in order and
ordain
elders
(
Titus 1:5,12
5
For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: (Titus 1:5)
12
One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. (Titus 1:12)
).
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Number:
2912
(
find all occurrences in KJV Bible
)
Greek:
Κρής
Transliteration:
Kres
Phonic:
krace
Meaning:
from
2914
; a Cretan, i.e. inhabitant of Crete
KJV Usage:
Crete, Cretian
Jackson’s
Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names
:
fleshy
Potts’
Bible Proper Names
:
Cut off; carnal; given to the flesh:―inhabitants of Crete, Titus 1:12. {Abscissa}
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