Phoenix (2 Occurrences)

... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. PHOENIX. fe'-niks (Phoinix; the King James Version Phenice): A harbor in Crete (Acts 27:12). The ... biblethesaurus.org/p/phoenix.htm - 12k

Rhodes (2 Occurrences)

... The capital in antiquity was Rhodes, at the northeastern extremity, a strongly fortitled city provided with a double harbor. Near ... biblethesaurus.org/r/rhodes.htm - 13k

Haven (8 Occurrences)

... 1. (n.) A bay, recess, or inlet of the sea, or the mouth of a river, which affords anchorage and shelter for shipping; a harbor; a port. ... biblethesaurus.org/h/haven.htm - 11k

Smyrna (2 Occurrences)

... Standing, as it did, upon a good harbor, at the head of one of the chief highways to the interior, it early became a great trading-center and the chief port ... biblethesaurus.org/s/smyrna.htm - 12k

Boats (11 Occurrences)

... Solomon landed his timber and other materials for the Temple at Joppa, and tradition has handed down what is called "Solomon's Harbor" there. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/boats.htm - 40k

Northeast (1 Occurrence)

... a wind or stream, means, "down the wind or stream," ie in the direction that it is blowing or flowing, and this interpretation would indicate a harbor open to ... biblethesaurus.org/n/northeast.htm - 8k

Puteoli (1 Occurrence)

... Its subsequent remarkable prosperity and commercial activity are to be attributed to the safety of the harbor and the inhospitable character of the coast ... biblethesaurus.org/p/puteoli.htm - 11k

Attalia (1 Occurrence)

... The city continued to be the chief port for ships from Syria and Egypt, and the point of entry to the interior until modern times, when the harbor at Mersine ... biblethesaurus.org/a/attalia.htm - 8k

Southeast (2 Occurrences)

... a wind or stream, means, "down the wind or stream," ie in the direction that it is blowing or flowing, and this interpretation would indicate a harbor open to ... biblethesaurus.org/s/southeast.htm - 8k

Ships (46 Occurrences)

... Solomon landed his timber and other materials for the Temple at Joppa, and tradition has handed down what is called "Solomon's Harbor" there. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/ships.htm - 53k

Crete (7 Occurrences)

... In the harbor of Myra, on the coast of Lycia, the centurion in charge of Paul transferred him from the Adramyttian ship which had brought them from Caesarea ... biblethesaurus.org/c/crete.htm - 19k

Open (586 Occurrences)

... or objects; as, open houses, boxes, baskets, bottles, etc.; also, to means of communication or approach by water or land; as, an open harbor or roadstead. ... biblethesaurus.org/o/open.htm - 41k

Rameses (5 Occurrences)

... Ships entered its harbor; the lotus and papyrus grew in its waters. The inhabitants greeted Rameses II with garlands of flowers. ... biblethesaurus.org/r/rameses.htm - 13k

Raamses (1 Occurrence)

... Ships entered its harbor; the lotus and papyrus grew in its waters. The inhabitants greeted Rameses II with garlands of flowers. ... biblethesaurus.org/r/raamses.htm - 10k

Ramses

... Ships entered its harbor; the lotus and papyrus grew in its waters. The inhabitants greeted Rameses II with garlands of flowers. ... biblethesaurus.org/r/ramses.htm - 10k

Entertain (8 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (vt) To be at the charges of; to take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbor; to keep. ... biblethesaurus.org/e/entertain.htm - 12k

Mole (2 Occurrences)

... in a right line or an arc of a circle before a port which it serves to defend from the violence of the waves, thus protecting ships in a harbor; also, sometimes ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mole.htm - 12k

Patara (1 Occurrence)

... Because of its excellent harbor, many of the coast trading ships stopped at Patara, which therefore became an important and wealthy port of entry to the towns ... biblethesaurus.org/p/patara.htm - 9k

Paphos (2 Occurrences)

... 609; Pausan. viii.5, 2). Its possession of a good harbor secured its prosperity, and it had several rich temples. According to Dio ... biblethesaurus.org/p/paphos.htm - 14k

Port (3 Occurrences)

... It contains a large percentage of alcohol. 2. (n.) A place where ships may ride secure from storms; a sheltered inlet, bay, or cove; a harbor; a haven. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/port.htm - 10k

Adramyttium (2 Occurrences)

... The city, with a good harbor, stood at the head of the Gulf of Adramyttium facing the island of Lesbos, and at the base of Mt. Ida. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/adramyttium.htm - 9k

Assos (2 Occurrences)

... The harbor from which Paul sailed has now been filled up and is covered with gardens, but at its side is the modern harbor protected by an artificial mole ... biblethesaurus.org/a/assos.htm - 10k

Salamis (1 Occurrence)

... It possessed a good harbor and was the most populous and flourishing town of Cyprus in the Hellenic and Roman periods, carrying on a vigorous trade with the ... biblethesaurus.org/s/salamis.htm - 11k

Syracuse (1 Occurrence)

... The original Corinthian colony rounded in 734 BC (Thucydides vi.3) was confined to the islet Ortygia, which separates the Great Harbor from the sea. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/syracuse.htm - 9k

Ephesus (20 Occurrences)

... With an artificial harbor accessible to the largest ships, and rivaling the harbor at Miletus, standing at the entrance of the valley which reaches far into ... biblethesaurus.org/e/ephesus.htm - 24k

Harbor (9 Occurrences)

... an ill thought). 7. (vi) To lodge, or abide for a time; to take shelter, as in a harbor. Multi-Version Concordance Harbor (9 Occurrences). ... biblethesaurus.org/h/harbor.htm - 9k

Zarephath (4 Occurrences)

... is not far from the shore. Here was the ancient harbor which still affords shelter for small craft. The other group of ruins is ... biblethesaurus.org/z/zarephath.htm - 11k

Zoan (7 Occurrences)

... Thus in the times of Jacob, and of Moses, Zoan probably lay at the mouth of the Bubastic branch, and was a harbor, Lake Menzaleh and the lagoons near Pelusium ... biblethesaurus.org/z/zoan.htm - 17k

Neighbor (123 Occurrences)

... a neighbor (Exodus 20:16 Deuteronomy 5:20 Proverbs 25:18), or in any way to deal falsely with him, defraud him, frame malicious devices or harbor evil thoughts ... biblethesaurus.org/n/neighbor.htm - 41k

Narrow (21 Occurrences)

... esp., a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water; -- usually in the plural; as, The Narrows of New York harbor. 10. ... biblethesaurus.org/n/narrow.htm - 14k

Neapolis (1 Occurrence)

... is most consonant with the evidence, both literary and archaeological, places Neapolis at Kavalla, which lies on a rocky headland with a spacious harbor on its ... biblethesaurus.org/n/neapolis.htm - 9k

Joppa (14 Occurrences)

... It was not easy to hold, and some years later it was captured again by Simon, who garrisoned the place, completed the harbor and raised the fortifications (1 ... biblethesaurus.org/j/joppa.htm - 17k

Jabneh (1 Occurrence)

... river, some remains of which still exist. Its harbor was superior to that of Jaffa (PEFS, 1875, 167-68). It does not occur in the ... biblethesaurus.org/j/jabneh.htm - 10k

Jabneel (2 Occurrences)

... river, some remains of which still exist. Its harbor was superior to that of Jaffa (PEFS, 1875, 167-68). It does not occur in the ... biblethesaurus.org/j/jabneel.htm - 11k

Lodge (64 Occurrences)

... 12. (n.) To give shelter or rest to; especially, to furnish a sleeping place for; to harbor; to shelter; hence, to receive; to hold. 13. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lodge.htm - 29k

Lycia (1 Occurrence)

... birthplace of Nicholas. Myra, though over 2 miles from the coast, possessed a harbor, and was also a trading-center. Here, according ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lycia.htm - 9k

Lodging (24 Occurrences)

... plural with a singular meaning. 4. (n.) Abiding place; harbor; cover. Multi-Version Concordance Lodging (24 Occurrences). Luke 2:8 And ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lodging.htm - 14k

Grudge (11 Occurrences)

... direct and indirect objects. 2. (vt) To hold or harbor with malicioua disposition or purpose; to cherish enviously. 3. (vi) To be ... biblethesaurus.org/g/grudge.htm - 13k

Gain (142 Occurrences)

... to conciliate. 8. (n.) To reach; to attain to; to arrive at; as, to gain the top of a mountain; to gain a good harbor. 9. (n.) To ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gain.htm - 39k

Gebal (3 Occurrences)

... Mediterranean. It was one of the principal seaports of Phoenicia, and had a small but good harbor for small ships. It lies in lat. ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gebal.htm - 11k

Fig-tree (33 Occurrences)

... The immature flowers harbor small insects which convey pollen to the female flowers and by their irritating presence stimulate the growth of the fruit. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fig-tree.htm - 26k

Float (4 Occurrences)

... 17. (vt) To cause to float; to cause to rest or move on the surface of a fluid; as, the tide floated the ship into the harbor. 18. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/float.htm - 10k

Fair (147 Occurrences)

... of the island. The harbor is formed by a bay, open to the East, and sheltered on the Southwest by two small islands. Here Paul waited ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fair.htm - 40k

Figtree

... The immature flowers harbor small insects which convey pollen to the female flowers and by their irritating presence stimulate the growth of the fruit. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/figtree.htm - 15k

Thessalonica (8 Occurrences)

... It was important, not only as a harbor with a large import and export trade, but also as the principal station on the great Via Egnatia, the highway from the ... biblethesaurus.org/t/thessalonica.htm - 25k

Tarsus (5 Occurrences)

... Thus the fertility of its soil, the safety and convenience of its harbor and the command of the main line of communication between Anatolia and Syria or ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tarsus.htm - 30k

Tripolis

... The site is now occupied by el-Mina, the harbor of the modern city, Tarabulus, which stands on the bank of Nahr Kadisha, about 2 miles away. ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tripolis.htm - 7k

Di-zahab (1 Occurrence)

... Thinking that one of these may be intended Burckhardt suggested Mina edh-Dhahab, a boat harbor between Ras Mohammad and `Aqaba. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/di-zahab.htm - 7k

Dizahab (1 Occurrence)

... Thinking that one of these may be intended Burckhardt suggested Mina edh-Dhahab, a boat harbor between Ras Mohammad and `Aqaba. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dizahab.htm - 8k

Mouth (534 Occurrences)

... discharged. 6. (n.) The opening through which the waters of a river or any stream are discharged. 7. (n.) The entrance into a harbor. 8 ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mouth.htm - 91k

Mallus

... The position of Mallus with her harbor on the shore gave her really no advantage over Tarsus, with her river navigable to the city walls. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mallus.htm - 7k

Pile (16 Occurrences)

... 4. (n.) A large stake, or piece of timber, pointed and driven into the earth, as at the bottom of a river, or in a harbor where the ground is soft, for the ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pile.htm - 13k

Pontus (3 Occurrences)

... Sea. They occupied Sinope, the northern-most point of the peninsula with the best harbor and the most commanding situation. Sinope ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pontus.htm - 16k

Patmos (1 Occurrence)

... As in Greece, and in the adjacent mainland of Asia Minor, the land is treeless. Near the city of Patmos there is a good harbor. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/patmos.htm - 9k

Porpoise (14 Occurrences)

... They are closely allied to the dolphins, but have a shorter snout. Called also harbor porpoise, herring hag, puffing pig, and snuffer. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/porpoise.htm - 11k

Berytus

... It rose to some importance during the Crusades and is at present the chief seaport of Syria, and has the only harbor on the coast. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/berytus.htm - 8k

Block (22 Occurrences)

... to prevent passage from, through, or into, by obstructing the way; -- used both of persons and things; -- often followed by up; as, to block up a road or harbor... biblethesaurus.org/b/block.htm - 16k

Bear (425 Occurrences)

... 7. (vt) To possess mentally; to carry or hold in the mind; to entertain; to harbor. 8. (vt) To endure; to tolerate; to undergo; to suffer. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bear.htm - 44k

Bar (27 Occurrences)

... a barrier. 4. (n.) A bank of sand, gravel, or other matter, esp. at the mouth of a river or harbor, obstructing navigation. 5. (n ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bar.htm - 21k

Caesarea (20 Occurrences)

... But "the greatest and most laborious work of all" was a magnificent harbor "always free from the waves of the sea," which Josephus says was not less than the ... biblethesaurus.org/c/caesarea.htm - 20k

Chops (2 Occurrences)

... 2. (n. pl.) The sides or capes at the mouth of a river, channel, harbor, or bay; as, the chops of the English Channel. Multi-Version Concordance ... biblethesaurus.org/c/chops.htm - 7k

Channel (3 Occurrences)

... 2. (n.) The deeper part of a river, harbor, strait, etc., where the main current flows, or which affords the best and safest passage for vessels. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/channel.htm - 11k

Chop (5 Occurrences)

... wooden vise. 19. (n.) The land at each side of the mouth of a river, harbor, or channel; as, East Chop or West Chop. See Chops. 20. (n ... biblethesaurus.org/c/chop.htm - 10k

Chain (21 Occurrences)

... 10. (vt) To measure with the chain. 11. (vt) To protect by drawing a chain across, as a harbor. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. CHAIN; CHAINS. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/chain.htm - 18k

Amphipolis (1 Occurrence)

... East by a wall (Thuc. iv.102), while its harbor-town of Eion lay on the coast close to the river's mouth. The name is derived either ... biblethesaurus.org/a/amphipolis.htm - 9k

Arvad (2 Occurrences)

... The island was about 800 ft. long by 500 wide, surrounded by a massive wall, and an artificial harbor was constructed on the East toward the main land. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/arvad.htm - 11k

Alexandria (4 Occurrences)

... heroic ancestors. A colossal mole joined the island to the main land and made a double harbor, the best in all Egypt. Before Alexander ... biblethesaurus.org/a/alexandria.htm - 31k

Athens (5 Occurrences)

... now the capital of Greece. Two long walls, 250 ft. apart, connected the city with the harbor (Peiraeus). In Acts 17 we are told ... biblethesaurus.org/a/athens.htm - 15k

Arvadites (1 Occurrence)

... The island was about 800 ft. long by 500 wide, surrounded by a massive wall, and an artificial harbor was constructed on the East toward the main land. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/arvadites.htm - 10k

Safe (388 Occurrences)

... 2. (superl.) Conferring safety; securing from harm; not exposing to danger; confining securely; to be relied upon; not dangerous; as, a safe harbor; a safe ... biblethesaurus.org/s/safe.htm - 37k

Stand (542 Occurrences)

... 12. (n.) To be consistent; to agree; to accord. 13. (n.) To hold a course at sea; as, to stand from the shore; to stand for the harbor. 14. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/stand.htm - 39k

Seleucia (1 Occurrence)

... The outline of a circus or amphitheater can also be traced, while the inner harbor is in perfect condition and full of water. It is 2,000 ft. long by 1,200 ft. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/seleucia.htm - 10k

Swell (9 Occurrences)

... 23. (n.) A wave, or billow; especially, a succession of large waves; the roll of the sea after a storm; as, a heavy swell sets into the harbor. 24. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/swell.htm - 13k

Shroud (6 Occurrences)

... 9. (n.) To cover, as with a shroud; to protect completely; to cover so as to conceal; to hide; to veil. 10. (vi) To take shelter or harbor. 11. (vt) To lop. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/shroud.htm - 9k

Survey (6 Occurrences)

... 4. (vt) To determine the form, extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurements, and ... biblethesaurus.org/s/survey.htm - 9k

Havens (1 Occurrence)

... of the island. The harbor is formed by a bay, open to the East, and sheltered on the Southwest by two small islands. Here Paul waited ... biblethesaurus.org/h/havens.htm - 8k

Nabathaeans

... and diplomacy. They were also known as pirates on the Red Sea; they secured the harbor of Elah and the Gulf of `Akaba. They traded ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nabathaeans.htm - 11k

Nabataeans

... and diplomacy. They were also known as pirates on the Red Sea; they secured the harbor of Elah and the Gulf of `Akaba. They traded ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nabataeans.htm - 11k

Fig (45 Occurrences)

... The immature flowers harbor small insects which convey pollen to the female flowers and by their irritating presence stimulate the growth of the fruit. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fig.htm - 33k

Damascus (58 Occurrences)

... history it has more than once enjoyed and lost political supremacy, but in all the vicissitudes of political fortune it has remained the natural harbor of the ... biblethesaurus.org/d/damascus.htm - 45k