Bible Dictionary
Cretes
Cretes means Cretans, the inhabitants of the island of Crete. They were among the peoples present in Jerusalem at Pentecost.
Definition
Cretes means Cretans, the inhabitants of Crete.
Biblical Usage
Cretans are mentioned among those present in Jerusalem at Pentecost in Acts 2:11.
Historical Background
Crete is the large Mediterranean island also called Candia in the supplied material.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Acts 2:11) Cretans, inhabitants of Crete.