Creek
LocationsGeographical Setting
A natural harbor on the northern coast of the island of Malta.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
The site identified as the ancient Bay of Paul, located approximately 8 miles northwest of Valletta on the island of Malta.
What is the meaning of Creek in the Bible?
The site identified as the ancient Bay of Paul, located approximately 8 miles northwest of Valletta on the island of Malta.
SIGNIFICANCE
This location corresponds to the landing site described in Acts 27:39, where the Apostle Paul and other prisoners arrived after their shipwreck, providing geographical context for the narrative of his journey to Rome.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.