Trogyllium
LocationsGeographical Setting
Trogyllium was a promontory on the southern coast of Asia Minor, situated between Ephesus and Miletus.
What is the meaning of Trogyllium in the Bible?
According to Acts 20:15, the Apostle Paul's vessel passed this promontory while traveling from Miletus to Cos on his return journey from Macedonia. The ancient site corresponds to the modern Cape Santa Maria, with the adjacent anchorage historically identified as Saint Paul's Port.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Trogyllium clarifies the maritime route Paul took, confirming a direct sea passage along the coast rather than a longer overland detour, which aids in reconstructing the logistical details of his final travels.
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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.