Lampsacus
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Lampsacus was an ancient Greek colony situated on the Asian shore of the Hellespont, renowned for its wine and strategic position along maritime trade routes.
What is the meaning of Lampsacus in the Bible?
Lampsacus was an ancient Greek city located on the Asiatic coast of the Hellespont, within the Roman province of Asia. It is recorded in the Acts of the Apostles as a port of call during the Apostle Paul's third missionary journey.
SIGNIFICANCE
The mention of Lampsacus in Acts 20:13-14 helps readers trace the specific maritime itinerary of Paul's journey, illustrating the logistical challenges and travel patterns of early Christian missionaries in the eastern Mediterranean.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.