"Lasaea, also spelled Λασέα, a maritime town in Crete, Acts 27:8. See PhotoGuide."
Definition and meaning
Lasaea, also spelled Λασέα, a maritime town in Crete, Acts 27:8. See PhotoGuide.
In the original Greek the word is written: Λασαία
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 lasaia (G2996) across the King James Bible.
And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.
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Common questions
Strong's G2996 (lasaia) is a Greek word that means: Lasaea, also spelled Λασέα, a maritime town in Crete, Acts 27:8. See PhotoGuide. It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word lasaia (G2996) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2996 is lasaia, a Greek word defined as: Lasaea, also spelled Λασέα, a maritime town in Crete, Acts 27:8. See PhotoGuide.. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
lasaia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.