Μύρα
Mýra
G3460 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Myra; a city on the southern coast of Asia Minor (present-day Turkey), known in antiquity as an important Lycian city. In biblical sources, the term functions as a proper noun referring specifically to this location. It does not possess inherent meaning beyond designating the city.
Semantic Range
the city of Myra, a place in Lycia (southern Asia Minor), port city, geographic designation
Root / Etymology
The name Μύρα is of uncertain origin; it is attested in Greek sources referring to the urban center in Lycia. The precise linguistic derivation is unclear, with possible but unconfirmed Luwian or Anatolian roots.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Μύρα appears in the New Testament (notably Acts 27:5) as the port city where Paul’s ship changed vessels en route to Rome. In Hellenistic and Roman times, Myra was a major port and administrative center of Lycia. Its significance in the Greek world was linked primarily to commerce and maritime activity. Standard English translations use 'Myra,' following the Greek form as a toponym. The Septuagint does not attest the term; it is not used elsewhere in classical Greek literature except as a place name. The meaning is solely that of a specific urban location, with no additional religious, ethnic, or sociopolitical connotations inherent in the word itself.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of uncertain derivation; Myra, a place in Asia Minor:--Myra.
Root Family
Μύρα (Myra) — city name, geographic place, Lycian port city
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3460-01 |
Μύρρα | murra | N ACC N PL |
Myra | Myra | Myra | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3460-01 |
Acts 27:5 | Μύρρα | murra | N ACC N PL |
Myra | Myra | Myra |