Κώς
Kōs
Cos
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThis Greek word, Κώς (Kōs), is a proper name referring to a person. The sole occurrence of this name in the Bible corresponds to the island of Cos, which was an important cultural and navigational hub in the ancient world. Given its proper name function, the word Κώς can only be used to identify an individual associated with the island of Cos or perhaps originating from there. Its significance lies in its potential to provide a personal history or background linked to this significant geographical location. As a result, the use of Κώς in the Bible would likely serve a personal or contextualizing purpose, possibly to connect the individual to their geographical roots or establish a sense of connection between their place of origin and their actions or words.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text