Alexandria in the Bible

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Alexandria in the Bible

Place New Testament

At a glance

  • Name: Alexandria
  • Classification: Place
  • Testament: New Testament
  • Verse mentions: 3
  • Books: 1
  • Chapters: 3

Description

Alexandria was a major port city in Egypt, known for its large Jewish community and its significance in early Christian history, mentioned in Acts.

KJV Bible references

Acts 18:24

And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.

Acts 27:6

And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.

Acts 28:11

And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.

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