Phoenicia
Phoenicia was a region along the Mediterranean coast, north of Israel, known for its maritime trade and mentioned in the New Testament in connection with the spread of the gospel.
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Summary
A location first mentioned at Acts 11:19; only referred to as Phoenicia (Φοινίκη).
Location
- Certainty
- Widely agreed (100% of scholarship)
- Coordinates
- 33.271° N, 35.196° E
Events
Dates are approximate
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- ΦοινίκηPhoenicia
Mentions
- Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.
- Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.
- Finding a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we boarded it and set sail.