Mitylene
Mitylene is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is ancient theater at Mitylene. The name means “purity; cleansing; press.”
Where is Mitylene?
Approx. 39.1105, 26.5470 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ancient theater at Mitylene | settlement | High |
Mitylene in the Bible dictionary
The chief city of the island of Lesbos, on its east coast, in the AEgean Sea. Paul, during his third missionary journey, touched at this place on his way from Corinth to Judea (Acts 20:14), and here tarried for a night. It lies between Assos and Chios. It is now under the Turkish rule, and bears the name of Metelin.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain. Full dictionary entry →
Verses that mention Mitylene
- Acts 20:14
And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene.