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The Definition of the word Mitylene

Mitylene

The chief city of the island of Lesbos, on its east coast, in "the AEgean Sea. Paul, during his third missionary journey," touched at this place on his way from Corinth to Judea (Acts "20:14), and here tarried for a night. It lies between Assos and" "Chios. It is now under the Turkish rule, and bears the name of" Metelin.


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