Rhodes
Rhodes is a island mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is Rhodes. The name means “same as Rhoda.”
Where is Rhodes?
Approx. 36.4402, 28.2109 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Rhodes | island | Medium |
| Acropolis of Rhodes | settlement | Medium |
Rhodes in the Bible dictionary
A rose, an island to the south of the western extremity of Asia Minor, between Coos and Patara, about 46 miles long and 18 miles broad. Here the apostle probably landed on his way from Greece to Syria (Acts 21:1), on returning from his third missionary journey.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain. Full dictionary entry →
Verses that mention Rhodes
- Acts 21:1
And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: