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Crete Crete (kr[=e]t), n. [L. Cres, Cretis.] A Cretan [1913 Webster]

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Crete
the modern Candia. This large island, which closes int he GreekArchipelago on the south, extends through a distance of 140miles between its extreme points. Though exceedingly bold andmountainous, this island has very fruitful valleys, and inearly times it was celebrated for its hundred cities. It seemslikely that a very early acquaintances existed between theCretans and the Jews. Cretans, (acts 2:11) were among those whowere at Jerusalem at the great Pentecost. In [Acts 27:7-12 Wehave an account of Paul s shipwreck near this island; and it isevident from (titus 1:5) that the apostle himself was here atno long interval of time before he wrote the letter. TheCretans were proverbial liars. (titus 1:12)