The meaning of Cyprus in the Bible
(From Easton's Bible Dictionary)
one of the largest islands of the Mediterranean, about 148 miles long and 40 broad. It is distant about 60 miles from the Syrian coast. It was the "Chittim" of the Old Testament (Numbers 24:24). The Greek colonists gave it the name of Kypros, from the cyprus, i.e., the henna (see CAMPHIRE), which grew on this island. It was originally inhabited by Phoenicians. In BC 477 it fell under the dominion of the Greeks; and became a Roman province BC 58. In ancient times it was a centre of great commercial activity. Corn and wine and oil were produced here in the greatest perfection. It was rich also in timber and in mineral wealth.
See more on the meaning of Cyprus in the Bible:
Cyprus {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
Cyprus {Hitchcock's Bible Name}
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