Ῥήγιον (Rhēgion)
Rhēgion
Rhegium
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun Rhēgion refers to an ancient town located on the southern tip of mainland Italy, directly across the strait from Sicily. In the New Testament, it appears only once as a geographical marker in Acts 28:13, where Paul’s journey toward Rome pauses here after leaving Rhegium’s neighbor, Puteoli.
The name itself carries a literal sense of "breach" or "break," likely describing the narrow channel of water that separates Italy from Sicily. This etymology highlights the city’s strategic position as a gateway between the two landmasses, a detail that underscores the significance of Paul’s travel route through this critical maritime crossing.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Rhegium sits on the southern tip of Italy, facing Sicily across a narrow strait. In Acts 28:13, Paul’s ship stops here as he travels to Rome. This pause was not random. The location marked a critical point in his journey, showing how God guides our steps through specific places and times.
When we face transitions, we often feel uncertain about what comes next. Paul’s arrival at Rhegium reminds us that every stop matters. Even brief pauses can be moments of preparation for the road ahead. We trust that God is present in both the long journeys and the short rests along the way.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Rhegium1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Ῥήγιον1×
Key Verses
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Acts 28:13
From there we circled around and arrived at Rhegium. After one day, a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli,
This verse marks Paul’s physical arrival at Rhegium, highlighting it as a necessary waypoint in his journey to Rome.