Cyprus

Definition

Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, about 64 kilometers south of the modern-day country of Turkey.

• Barnabas was from Cyprus so it is probable that his cousin John Mark was also from there.
• Paul and Barnabas preached together on the island of Cyprus at the beginning of their first missionary journey. John Mark came along to help them on that trip.
• Later on, Barnabas and Mark visited Cyprus again.
• In the Old Testament, Cyprus is mentioned as being a rich source of cypress trees.

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(See also: Barnabas, John Mark, the sea)

Bible References

• Acts 4:36-37
• Acts 13:5
• Acts 15:41
• Acts 27:4
• Ezekiel 27:6-7
• Isaiah 23:10-12

Word Data

• Strong’s: G29530, G29540