"a Cretan, an inhabitant of Κρήτη, Acts 2:11; Tit. 1:12*"
Definition and meaning
a Cretan, an inhabitant of Κρήτη, Acts 2:11; Tit. 1:12*
In the original Greek the word is written: Κρής
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of kres (G2912) across the King James Bible.
Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.
One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.
All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. It was written to Titus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Cretians, from Nicopolis of Macedonia.
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Common questions
Strong's G2912 (kres) is a Greek word that means: a Cretan, an inhabitant of Κρήτη, Acts 2:11; Tit. 1:12* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word kres (G2912) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2912 is kres, a Greek word defined as: a Cretan, an inhabitant of Κρήτη, Acts 2:11; Tit. 1:12*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
kres is a Greek word found in the New Testament.