Crete

“Crete” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(carnal). Now Candia. One of the largest islands in the Grecian archipelago. After an assembly began there Paul left Titus to set things in order and ordain elders (Acts 2:11; 27:1-12; Titus 1:5-13).

“Cretes” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

Inhabitants of Crete (Acts 2:11).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Large island about midway between Syria and Malta. It was the inhabitants of this island who had the evil report of being alway liars and lazy gluttons, according to one of their own poets (Epimenides). Some from Crete were present on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:11). The ship in which Paul started for Rome visited the island (Acts 27:7-21). Paul left Titus at Crete to set things in order and ordain elders (Titus 1:5,12).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Greek:
Κρήτη
Transliteration:
Krete
Phonic:
kray’-tay
Meaning:
of uncertain derivation; Crete, an island in the Mediterranean
KJV Usage:
Crete

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

gentilic of Crete

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Cut off; carnal; given to the flesh:―an island in the Mediterranean, Acts 27:7. {Abscissa}