Συράκουσαι (Surakousai)
Surakousai
Syracuse
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun Surakousai refers to Syracuse, a major maritime city located on the eastern coast of Sicily. As one of the most significant urban centers in the ancient Mediterranean world, it was known for its excellent natural harbor and extensive defensive walls that enclosed the settlement.
In the New Testament, this place name appears only once, in Acts 28:12. The Apostle Paul mentions stopping there during his journey to Rome as a ship captain. This brief reference highlights the geographical scope of early Christian travel and the importance of Syracuse as a key port of call for maritime routes across the Mediterranean.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Acts 28:12 mentions a brief stop in Syracuse, where Paul and his companions stayed for three days. This small detail reminds us that faith travels through real places and ordinary moments. The journey to Rome was long and uncertain, yet even a short pause in a foreign city became part of God’s larger story.
For you, this verse encourages trust in the rhythm of your own path. Whether you are moving quickly or waiting still, every stop matters. God meets us in transit, in transitions, and in the quiet hours between destinations. You are never alone on the road.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Syracuse1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Συρακούσας1×
Key Verses
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Acts 28:12
Touching at Syracuse, we stayed there three days.
This verse records Paul’s three-day stay in Syracuse, showing how even brief pauses in travel were part of his missionary journey to Rome.