Mallus
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Greek city in Cilicia Trachea situated on the Pyramus River.
What is the meaning of Mallus in the Bible?
Mallus was an ancient city in Cilicia Trachea, located on the eastern bank of the Pyramus River near modern Kara-Tash. It was founded by settlers from Argos and maintained a distinct cultural identity separate from the nearby city of Tarsus, often engaging in commercial rivalry with it.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Mallus provides geographical context for the region of Cilicia, helping readers visualize the political and economic landscape of the eastern Mediterranean during the Hellenistic period and the time of the apostle Paul.
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Source Attribution
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.