Syracuse
Syracuse is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is Syracuse. The name means “that draws violently.”
Where is Syracuse?
Approx. 37.0639, 15.2931 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | settlement | High |
Syracuse in the Bible dictionary
A city on the south-east coast of Sicily, where Paul landed and remained three days when on his way to Rome (Acts 28:12). It was distinguished for its magnitude and splendour. It is now a small town of some 13,000 inhabitants.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain. Full dictionary entry →
Verses that mention Syracuse
- Acts 28:12
And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days.