Κεγχρεαί
Kegchreai
Cenchreae
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word Κεγχρεαί (Kegchreai) is a proper name, specifically referring to a person or a place. In the biblical context, it appears three times. The short definition provided translates to "Cenchreae," which is likely a proper noun referring to a specific location or individual. Given its classification as a proper name, Κεγχρεαί is used to identify a particular person or place, rather than conveying a general concept or idea. Its significance lies in its association with specific events or individuals in the biblical narrative. Without further context, it is difficult to determine the exact nature of its usage, but it is clear that Κεγχρεαί holds importance within the biblical text.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
Paul, having stayed after this many more days, took his leave of the brothers, and sailed from there for Syria, together with Priscilla and Aquila. He shaved his head in Cenchreae, for he had a vow.
Romans 16:1I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant of the assembly that is at Cenchreae,
Romans 16:27{14.26} to the only wise God through Jesus Christ which is be the glory to the ages Amen to Romans it was written from Corinth through Phoebe the servant the in Cenchrea church.