Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
The rocky island in the Aegean Sea, to which John was banished
(Rev. 1:9).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Patmos
An island to which John was banished by one of the Roman emperors, and where he received the Revelation (Rev. 1:9). It is a rocky island in the Ægean Sea, about 37° 15' N, and is peculiarly rugged, bare, and desolate. On the hill to the south is a monastery called “John the Divine.” In the ascent is a cave or grotto in which John is said to have written the Revelation.
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Meaning:
of uncertain derivation; Patmus, an islet in the Mediterranean
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
my killing
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Belonging to turpentine; mortal:―island to which John was banished, Rev. 1:9. {Terebinthinus}
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