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Cyrene, Cyrenians

Facts:

Cyrene was a Greek city on the north coast of Africa on the Mediterranean Sea, directly south of the island of Crete.

  • In New Testament times, both Jews and Christians lived in Cyrene.
  • Cyrene is probably most well-known in the Bible as the home city of a man named Simon who carried the cross of Jesus.

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(See also: Crete)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: G2956, G2957