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    Cnidus

    Κνίδος

    Cnidus was a city on the southwest coast of Asia Minor, where Paul's ship stopped during his journey to Rome.

    Where the story of Cnidus happensWhere the gazetteer locates Cnidus, framed to them: Cnidus. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Cnidus
    Where the gazetteer locates Cnidus
    verses
    1
    first named
    Acts 27:7
    last named
    Acts 27:7
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    36.69°N · 27.38°E
    settlement36.69°N · 27.38°E

    Cnidus (OpenBible)

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    Cnidus in the text

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    Cnidus was an ancient Greek city located on the Datça Peninsula in the southwestern part of Asia Minor, in modern-day Turkey. It is mentioned once in the Bible, in Act.27.7, in the context of Paul's journey to Rome as a prisoner.

    After setting sail from Myra, the ship carrying Paul and other prisoners encountered difficulty sailing due to unfavorable winds. They sailed slowly for many days and arrived with difficulty off Cnidus. Unable to continue sailing westward, they turned south and sailed along the sheltered side of Crete.

    Cnidus was known for its strategic location, with two harbors providing shelter from various wind directions. The city was also famous for its sculpture, particularly the Aphrodite of Cnidus, a renowned work by the sculptor Praxiteles.

    The mention of Cnidus in Acts 27 provides insight into the route taken by Paul and his companions during their journey to Rome and the challenges they faced while navigating the Mediterranean Sea. It also demonstrates the apostle's determination to reach Rome, despite the difficulties and dangers encountered along the way.

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    1. Acts1 verse

      27:7

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