Biblica Analytica
G4543 Greek

Σαμοθρᾴκη

Samothrakē

Samothrace

Lexicon Entry

Definition
Samothrace
Transliteration
Samothrakē
Strong's Number
G4543
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Proper Name: Person

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word Σαμοθρᾴκη (Samothrakē) is a proper noun referring to a person named Samothrace. It is not a description or an adjective, but rather a name that identifies a specific individual. The fact that it is recorded only once in the Bible suggests its significance may be tied to this particular instance, rather than being a commonly used name. As a proper name, Samothrakē would function similarly to a proper noun in English, such as John or Sarah, conveying a unique identification without necessarily implying additional characteristics or meaning. The context in which the name appears would provide more insight into its importance. In the single instance of its occurrence, Samothrakē is likely being used to identify the person to whom it refers, rather than carrying any broader symbolic or metaphorical meaning.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G4543
Lemma
Σαμοθρᾴκη
Transliteration
Samothrakē
Definition
Samothrace
Occurrences
1
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text