Cnidus was a city on the southwest coast of Asia Minor, where Paul's ship stopped during his journey to Rome.
Cnidus was an ancient Greek city located on the Datça Peninsula in the southwestern part of Asia Minor, in modern-day Turkey. It is mentioned once in the Bible, in Act.27.7, in the context of Paul's journey to Rome as a prisoner.
After setting sail from Myra, the ship carrying Paul and other prisoners encountered difficulty sailing due to unfavorable winds. They sailed slowly for many days and arrived with difficulty off Cnidus. Unable to continue sailing westward, they turned south and sailed along the sheltered side of Crete.
Cnidus was known for its strategic location, with two harbors providing shelter from various wind directions. The city was also famous for its sculpture, particularly the Aphrodite of Cnidus, a renowned work by the sculptor Praxiteles.
The mention of Cnidus in Acts 27 provides insight into the route taken by Paul and his companions during their journey to Rome and the challenges they faced while navigating the Mediterranean Sea. It also demonstrates the apostle's determination to reach Rome, despite the difficulties and dangers encountered along the way.
Approximate location: 36.685, 27.374 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
A town and harbour on the extreme south-west of the peninsula of Doris in Asia Minor. Paul sailed past it on his voyage to Rome after leaving Myra (Acts 27:7).
(nidus), a city of great consequence, situated at the extreme south west of the peninsula of Asia Minor, on a promontory now called Cape Crio, which projects between the islands of Cos and Rhodes. See (Acts 21:1) It is now in ruins.
CNI'DUS, a Greek city at the extreme south-western corner of Asia Minor, now in ruins, on Cape Crio.
CNI'DUS, a Greek city at the extreme south-western corner of Asia Minor, now in ruins, on Cape Crio.
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After sailing slowly for many days, we arrived off Cnidus. When the wind impeded us, we sailed to the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone.
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