Libya in the Bible

Meaning: the heart of the sea; fat

Exact Match

As they were leaving [i.e., probably the city of Jerusalem], they met a man from Cyrene [Note: This was a city in the northern African country of Libya]. His name was Simon and they forced him to go with them so he could carry Jesus' cross [i.e., probably only the cross-beam portion].

Verse ConceptsBackWeakness, PhysicalCarrying The CrossOutward CompulsionThe Cross

Thematic Bible



Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt and areas of Libya around Cyrene, Jewish and proselyte travelers from Rome,



Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt and areas of Libya around Cyrene, Jewish and proselyte travelers from Rome,



References

Hastings

Easton

American

Fausets

Morish

Smith

Watsons