Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
Crete
Usage: Κρήτη, -ης, ἡ (Lat.), Crete: Act.27:7, 12-13 27:31, Tit.1:5.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2914
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
7
Books
4
Strong's G2914 Quick Answer
Strong's G2914 Κρήτη (Krete) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Krete (kray'-tay) n/l. 1. Crete, an island in the Mediterranean [of uncertain derivation] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include crete. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- Krete (kray'-tay) n/l. 1. Crete, an island in the Mediterranean [of uncertain derivation]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- crete
Meaning and Definition
Krete (kray'-tay) n/l. 1. Crete, an island in the Mediterranean [of uncertain derivation] KJV: Crete
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2914. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2914 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Krete, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
Crete
Acts 27:7
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How Strong's G2914 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 5 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2914 (Κρήτη) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Maccabees 10:67 — Κρήτης
- Zephaniah 2:6 — Κρήτη
Strong's G2914 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2914 in the New Testament
5 indexed usages in New Testament.
And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;
And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
Strong's G2914 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And Crete shall be a pasture of flocks, and a fold of sheep.
Strong's G2914 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Furthermore in the hundred threescore and fifth year came Demetrius son of Demetrius out of Crete into the land of his fathers:
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2914.
And Crete shall be a pasture of flocks, and a fold of sheep.
And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;
And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:
Furthermore in the hundred threescore and fifth year came Demetrius son of Demetrius out of Crete into the land of his fathers:
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2914, grouped by book.
Zephaniah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 4 usages, New Testament
Titus 1 usage, New Testament
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2914 FAQ
What does krete (Κρήτη) mean?
Krete (Strong's G2914) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Crete". Krete (kray'-tay) n/l. 1. Crete, an island in the Mediterranean [of uncertain derivation]
How many times is krete (Κρήτη) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G2914 across 4 books.
Where can I study krete (Κρήτη) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2914 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate krete (Κρήτη)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as crete. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2914 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2914, with linked reader references where each row is available.