Encyclopedia entry
Island
(Heb. ‘i, “dry land,” as opposed to water) occurs in its usual signification (Isa. 42:4, 10, 12, 15, comp. Jer. 47:4), but more frequently simply denotes a maritime region or sea-coast (Isa. 20:6, R.V.,” coastland;” 23:2, 6; Jer. 2:10; Ezek. 27:6, 7). (See CHITTIM.) The shores of the Mediterranean are called the “islands of the sea” (Isa. 11:11), or the “isles of the Gentiles” (Gen. 10:5), and sometimes simply “isles” (Ps. 72:10); Ezek. 26:15, 18; 27:3, 35; Dan. 11:18).
In the Bible
13
Verses where Island is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- Acts 13:6
They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus,
- Acts 27:14
But it was not long before a cyclone called the Northeaster swept down across the island.
- Acts 27:16
Passing to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we barely managed to secure the lifeboat.
- Acts 27:26
However, we must run aground on some island.”
- Acts 28:1
Once we were safely ashore, we learned that the island was called Malta.
- Acts 28:7
Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.
+7 more verses naming Island.
Scripture on Island
18
Entries that reference Island
4
Voices on Island
8
Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Public-domain text. Modernized only where archaic spelling impedes reading; original facts preserved. Verify against an authoritative modern reference before quoting.