Bible Dictionary
Joppa
Joppa, or Japho, was an important seaport on the Mediterranean coast. Jonah sailed from it, materials for the temple were landed there, and Peter received his vision at the house of Simon the tanner.
Biblical Usage
Jonah sailed from Joppa when fleeing from the Lord. Lebanon’s timber for Solomon’s temple and materials for the second temple were brought there. Peter stayed at Simon the tanner’s house in Joppa, where he raised Dorcas and received the vision concerning Jew and Gentile.
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