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Ἀδραμυττηνός (Adramuttēnos)

Adramuttēnos

Adramyttium

G0098 · Greek · New Testament · 1 verses

Quick Reference

Language
Koine Greek
Testament
New Testament
Occurrences
1 verses
Root
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Word Overview

The proper adjective Adramyttēnos identifies something as belonging to Adramyttium, a coastal city in the ancient region of Mysia. This single term appears only once in the New Testament, serving as a precise geographical marker in the narrative of Acts 27:2.

During Paul’s journey to Rome, the author Luke notes that they boarded a ship from Adramyttium intended to sail along the coast of Asia. The name itself is derived from the city, which etymologically suggests "I shall abide in death," though the text uses it simply to locate the vessel’s origin and route.

As a descriptive label for the ship’s destination, this word grounds the biblical account in real-world geography. It reminds readers that the apostle’s voyage was not abstract but involved specific ports, trade routes, and the practical realities of first-century sea travel.

Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).

What This Word Means for Your Faith

When Paul boarded a ship of Adramyttium, he joined an ordinary trading vessel bound for the coast of Asia. Acts 27:2 records that single adjective, anchoring the voyage in real geography. The ship belonged to a specific harbor on the coast of Mysia, part of the first-century trade network. God did not command an angel to carry Paul; He worked through a boat that was already sailing where it needed to go.

This detail is small, but it holds a quiet invitation. God uses everyday things—a ship, a route, a name—to move His purpose forward. The vessel that carried the apostle was not glamorous; it was merely going about its business. Yet it became part of the journey that brought the gospel to Rome. Your life is filled with similar ordinary moments. Trust that the same God who guided a ship from Adramyttium is present in your daily paths, working through the ordinary to accomplish extraordinary things.

How it's translated

How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.

  • of Adramyttium1×

Forms in the text

The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.

  • Ἀδραμυττηνῷ1×

Key Verses

  • Acts 27:2
    Embarking in a ship of Adramyttium, which was about to sail to places on the coast of Asia, we put to sea, Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica being with us.

    This verse uses Adramuttēnos to identify the ship that carried Paul, grounding his journey in real Mediterranean trade routes and showing how God used a commercial vessel to advance the gospel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Greek word Adramuttēnos mean?

The word is a proper adjective meaning 'belonging to Adramyttium.' In Acts 27:2 it describes a ship that had that city as its home port. Adramyttium was a harbor town on the coast of Mysia in the Roman province of Asia. The name's origin may relate to a phrase 'I shall abide in death,' but the New Testament uses it only as a geographical identifier.

Where was Adramyttium, and why does it matter?

Adramyttium was a port city on the northwest coast of modern Turkey, then part of the Roman province of Asia. Luke mentions it to ground Paul's journey in actual history. The ship's planned route along the Asian coast shows how the apostle's travel was woven into the ordinary trade patterns of the first century.

Why does the Bible record such a small detail as the ship's name?

Luke, the author of Acts, often includes precise details to show that the events he describes are real. Recording the ship's origin in Acts 27:2 also helps us see that God's work is not detached from daily life. He used an ordinary trading vessel to carry Paul forward; no special miracle was needed.

What can I learn from this single verse about God's guidance?

Acts 27:2 reminds you that God guides through the ordinary. Paul boarded a ship that was already sailing its regular route. That vessel became part of the mission to Rome. In your own life, everyday decisions and circumstances can be the means God uses to move you toward His purposes.

Every Occurrence (1 verses across 1 books)

Acts 1 verse
Acts 27:2

Embarking in a ship of Adramyttium, which was about to sail to places on the coast of Asia, we put to sea, Aristarchus,…