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samothracia in Easton's Bible Dictionary

an island in the AEgean Sea, off the coast of Thracia, about 32 miles distant. This Thracian Samos was passed by Paul on his voyage from Troas to Neapolis (Acts 16:11) on his first missionary journey. It is about 8 miles long and 6 miles broad. Its modern name is Samothraki.

samothracia in Smith's Bible Dictionary

Mention is made of this island in the account of St. Paul's first voyage to Europe. #Ac 16:11; 20:6| Being very lofty and conspicuous, it is an excellent landmark for sailors, and must have been full in view, if the weather was clear throughout that voyage from Troas to Neapolis.

samothracia in Schaff's Bible Dictionary

SAMOTHRA'CIA (Thracian Samos), an island in the north-eastern part of the AEgean Sea, and a conspicuous landmark to sailors. It is 8 miles long and 6 miles broad. Homer says that from its lofty ridges the battlefield of Troy might be seen, and one of its mountains has an elevation of 6248 feet, affording a wide view. Paul visited it on his first missionary journey. Acts 16:11. The island is still called Samoihraki, and contains from 1000 to 2000 inhabitants, subject to Turkey.

samothracia in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

In the Aegean. A conspicuous landmark to sailors; in Paul's first voyage to Europe from Troas to Neapolis (Acts 16:11). He sailed with a fair wind in going, so that his voyage took him only parts of two days, anchoring for the night at Samothracia, but in returning five (Acts 20:6). The ancient city, and probably the anchorage, was on the N. side sufficiently sheltered from a S.E. wind; this wind would counteract the opposing current which sets S. from the Hellespont, and E. between Samothracia and the mainland.