Bible Dictionary
Island
Island in biblical usage can mean an actual island or, more broadly, a habitable maritime region or coastland. The term often refers to lands around the Mediterranean Sea.
Biblical Usage
The Bible speaks of the “islands of the sea,” the “isles of the Gentiles,” and simply “isles.” The term is used for Mediterranean shores and coastlands, including places associated with Chittim, and may be translated “coastland” in some passages.
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