Τρωγύλλιον (Trōgullion)
Trōgullion
Trogyllium
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun Trogullion refers specifically to an ancient coastal town and promontory in Ionia, located near Samos at the foot of Mount Mycale between Ephesus and the Maeander River. Its name likely derives from a root meaning "cache" or hiding place, though its exact etymology remains uncertain.
This geographical marker appears only once in the New Testament, in Acts 20:15. The text notes that Paul’s travel party sailed past this location on their journey toward Miletus. While some textual variants omit the name entirely, most manuscripts use it to pinpoint the precise leg of Paul’s final missionary tour.
As a proper noun, Trogullion carries no theological weight or metaphorical nuance. It serves as a concrete historical detail, anchoring the narrative of Acts in real-world geography. Translators typically retain the name "Trogyllium" rather than translating it, preserving its identity as a specific place.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Acts 20:15 mentions a place called Trogyllium as Paul sailed past it on his way to Miletus. This tiny detail reminds us that God’s story is not just about big ideas but also about real places and ordinary travel. For believers today, this shows that our daily journeys—whether by sea or road—are part of a larger narrative where God is present.
When we read these geographical notes, we are invited to see our own lives as grounded in reality. Just as Paul’s route was specific and purposeful, our paths too have meaning. We do not need grand gestures to be part of God’s work; even the stops along the way matter to Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Trogyllium1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Τρωγυλλίῳ,1×
Key Verses
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Acts 20:15
Sailing from there, we came the following day opposite Chios. The next day we touched at Samos and stayed at Trogyllium, and the day after we came to Miletus.
This verse places Paul’s journey at a precise location, showing how Acts anchors spiritual events in real geography.