Ἄσσος
Ássos
G789 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A city named Assos; specifically, a well-known settlement located on the northwestern coast of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) in the ancient region of Mysia. In Koine Greek contexts, the term functions as a proper noun, designating this geographic location, rather than bearing an inherent dictionary meaning beyond its place-name usage. Assos is chiefly referenced as a coastal city visited or mentioned in travel itineraries.
Semantic Range
Assos (city in Mysia/Asia Minor), specific geographic location; proper noun/place name
Root / Etymology
The term Ἄσσος is a proper noun, and its etymology is uncertain. The name is generally understood to be of pre-Greek (likely Anatolian) origin, not derived from native Greek roots.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Ἄσσος appears in Greek literature and historical records as a well-established city, founded in the archaic period and significant during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Its most notable biblical mention is in Acts 20:13-14 as part of Paul's journey, highlighting its role as a recognizable city on maritime routes. Classical sources, such as Strabo and later Roman itineraries, affirm its importance as an urban center. The standard English translation uses 'Assos' as a direct transliteration, accurately reflecting the specific locale but offering no additional nuance regarding its historical or cultural context. Its place-name usage does not convey broader semantic or symbolic meanings within biblical Greek; it simply identifies a physical location. The term is not to be confused with unrelated Greek lexemes and appears exclusively as a toponym in ancient Greek literature and inscriptions.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
probably of foreign origin; Assus, a city of Asia MInor:--Assos.
Root Family
Ἄσσος (Assos) — proper name, city, toponym
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G789-01 |
Ἆσσον | asson | N ACC F SG |
Assos | Assos | Assos | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G789-01 |
Acts 20:13 | Ἆσσον | asson | N ACC F SG |
Assos | Assos | Assos |
G789-01 |
Acts 20:14 | Ἆσσον | asson | N ACC F SG |
Assos | Assos | Assos |