νῆσος
nēsos
“island”
Definition
an island
probably from the base of G3491 (ναῦς);
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Feminine)
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
νῆσος appears 9 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus,
However, we must run aground on some island.”
Once we were safely ashore, we learned that the island was called Malta.
Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.
After this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured as well.
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