Φοῖνιξ (Phoinix)
Phoinix
Phoenix
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun phoinix refers to Phoenix, a harbor located on the southern coast of the island of Crete. The name itself likely derives from the word for "palm tree," reflecting the region's landscape or perhaps an earlier Phoenician settlement, though the primary biblical usage is strictly geographical.
This place appears only once in the New Testament, in Acts 27:12. During Paul’s journey to Rome as a prisoner, the ship’s crew sought shelter at this harbor after leaving Fair Havens. The text describes it as a suitable place to winter, highlighting its practical role in the narrative of Paul’s voyage rather than any theological significance.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When reading Acts 27, we see Paul as a prisoner on a ship caught in difficult circumstances. The crew wanted to move from Fair Havens to Phoenix, hoping for better shelter during winter. This small detail shows how God’s providence works through practical decisions and human planning, even when the traveler has no control over his own fate.
For your faith, this reminds us that God is present in the mundane details of life. Whether you are facing a storm or simply making travel plans, He guides your steps. The journey to Rome was part of a larger divine purpose, and every mile mattered. Trust that He is with you in both the calm and the chaos.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Phoenix1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Φοίνικα1×
Key Verses
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Acts 27:12
Because the haven was not suitable to winter in, the majority advised going to sea from there, if by any means they could reach Phoenix and winter there, which is a port of Crete, looking southwest and northwest.
This verse identifies Phoenix as the specific harbor on Crete where the ship’s crew hoped to spend the winter, highlighting the practical navigation challenges faced during Paul's voyage.