Bible Dictionary
Clauda
Clauda was a small island south of Crete, passed by Paul’s ship on the voyage to Rome. It is also called Cauda or Gozzo.
Definition
Clauda was a small island near the southwestern coast of Crete. It was also called Cauda or Gozzo.
Biblical Usage
Paul’s ship passed near Clauda during the voyage to Rome.
Historical Background
The island was situated near Cape Matala on the south coast of Crete and was about seven miles long and three miles broad.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A small island off the southwest coast of Crete, passed by Paul on his voyage to Rome (Acts 27:16). It is about 7 miles long and 3 broad. It is now called Gozzo (R.V., “Cauda”).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(lame), (Acts 27:16) a small island nearly due west of Cape Matala on the south coast of Crete, and nearly due south of Phoenice; now Gozzo .
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>See CAUDA.</p>