Τρωγύλλιον
Trōgýllion
G5175
SILEX Entry
Definition
A proper name: Trogyllium, a coastal promontory or headland associated with the western coast of Asia Minor, near the island of Samos. Used specifically as a geographical reference point in travel or itinerary accounts.
Semantic Range
Trogyllium (proper noun); a specific promontory or coastal point in western Asia Minor; headland facing Samos
Root / Etymology
Etymology uncertain; appears to be an indigenous or local geographic name, not transparently derived from known Greek roots. Possibly pre-Greek or Anatolian origin; no clear etymological connection to known Greek vocabulary.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Τρωγύλλιον appears only in texts related to itineraries or travel, most notably in the book of Acts (Acts 20:15 in some manuscripts), where it marks a stopping point between Miletus and Samos. The form is attested in various ancient sources, including later geographical and travel literature, confirming its reference to a specific location. The place itself is identified with a headland (modern Mykale or Dilek Dağı) facing the island of Samos and adjacent to the Ionian coast. Septuagint usage: none. New Testament usage: primarily in Acts. Standard English translations render the term as "Trogyllium," typically without alteration, representing it as a proper noun. Because it is a place name, translation practices retain the Greek form. There is no evidence it was used as a common noun or in senses other than a toponym. Distinct from other geographic terms in Greek which may have broader semantic scope (e.g., νῆσος, ακρωτήριον).
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of uncertain derivation; Trogyllium, a place in Asia Minor:--Trogyllium.
Word Forms
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Occurrences in Scripture
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