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Acts 21

Acts 21:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Now
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
when we had discovered
anaphaino (Greek #398)
to show, i.e. (reflexively) appear, or (passively) to have pointed out
KJV usage: (should) appear, discover.
Pronounce: an-af-ah'-ee-no
Origin: from 303 and 5316
Cyprus
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Kupros (Greek #2954)
Cyprus, an island in the Mediterranean
KJV usage: Cyprus.
Pronounce: koo'-pros
Origin: of uncertain origin
, we
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
left
kataleipo (Greek #2641)
to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining
KJV usage: forsake, leave, reserve.
Pronounce: kat-al-i'-po
Origin: from 2596 and 3007
it
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
on the left hand
euonumos (Greek #2176)
properly, well-named (good-omened), i.e. the left (which was the lucky side among the pagan Greeks); neuter as adverbial, at the left hand
KJV usage: (on the) left.
Pronounce: yoo-o'-noo-mos
Origin: from 2095 and 3686
, and sailed
pleo (Greek #4126)
which is used as an alternate in certain tenses; probably a form of 4150 (through the idea of plunging through the water); to pass in a vessel
KJV usage: sail. See also 4130.
Pronounce: pleh'-o
Origin: πλεύω (plyoo'-o)
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
Syria
Suria (Greek #4947)
Syria (i.e. Tsyria or Tyre), a region of Asia
KJV usage: Syria.
Pronounce: soo-ree'-ah
Origin: probably of Hebrew origin (06865)
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
landed
katago (Greek #2609)
to lead down; specially, to moor a vessel
KJV usage: bring (down, forth), (bring to) land, touch.
Pronounce: kat-ag'-o
Origin: from 2596 and 71
at
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
Tyre
Turos (Greek #5184)
of Hebrew origin (06865): Tyrus (i.e. Tsor), a place in Palestine
KJV usage: Tyre.
Pronounce: too'-ros
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
there
ekeise (Greek #1566)
thither
KJV usage: there.
Pronounce: ek-i'-seh
Origin: from 1563
the ship
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ploion (Greek #4143)
a sailer, i.e. vessel
KJV usage: ship(-ing).
Pronounce: ploy'-on
Origin: from 4126
was
en (Greek #2258)
I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
KJV usage: + agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
Pronounce: ane
Origin: imperfect of 1510
to unlade
apophortizomai (Greek #670)
to unload
KJV usage: unlade.
Pronounce: ap-of-or-tid'-zom-ahee
Origin: from 575 and the middle voice of 5412
her burden
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
gomos (Greek #1117)
a load (as filling), i.e. (specially) a cargo, or (by extension) wares
KJV usage: burden, merchandise.
Pronounce: gom'-os
Origin: from 1073
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More on:

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Cyprus,
Ships,
Syria; Syrian,
Tyre; Tyrus

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Cyprus.
Acts 21:16• 16And some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us, bringing with them a certain Mnason, a Cyprian, an old disciple, with whom we were to lodge. (Acts 21:16)
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Acts 4:36• 36And Joseph, who had been surnamed Barnabas by the apostles (which is, being interpreted, Son of consolation), a Levite, Cyprian by birth, (Acts 4:36)
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Acts 11:19• 19They then who had been scattered abroad through the tribulation that took place on the occasion of Stephen, passed through the country to Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one but to Jews alone. (Acts 11:19)
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Acts 13:4• 4They therefore, having been sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia, and thence sailed away to Cyprus. (Acts 13:4)
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Acts 15:39• 39There arose therefore very warm feeling, so that they separated from one another; and Barnabas taking Mark sailed away to Cyprus; (Acts 15:39)
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Acts 27:4• 4And setting sail thence we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. (Acts 27:4)
Syria.
Acts 15:23,41• 23having by their hand written thus: The apostles, and the elders, and the brethren, to the brethren who are from among the nations at Antioch, and in Syria and Cilicia, greeting:
 41And he passed through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the assemblies. (Acts 15:23,41)
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Acts 18:18• 18And Paul, having yet stayed there many days, took leave of the brethren and sailed thence to Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila, having shorn his head in Cenchrea, for he had a vow; (Acts 18:18)
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Judg. 10:6• 6And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of Jehovah, and served the Baals, and the Ashtoreths, and the gods of Syria, and the gods of Zidon, and the gods of Moab, and the gods of the children of Ammon, and the gods of the Philistines; and they forsook Jehovah, and served him not. (Judg. 10:6)
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2 Sam. 8:6• 6And David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And Jehovah preserved David whithersoever he went. (2 Sam. 8:6)
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Isa. 7:2• 2And it was told the house of David saying, Syria is allied with Ephraim. Then his heart and the heart of his people shook, as the trees of the forest are shaken with the wind. (Isa. 7:2)
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Matt. 4:24• 24And his fame went out into the whole of Syria, and they brought to him all that were ill, suffering under various diseases and pains, and those possessed by demons, and lunatics, and paralytics; and he healed them. (Matt. 4:24)
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Luke 2:2• 2The census itself first took place when Cyrenius had the government of Syria. (Luke 2:2)
Tyre.
Acts 12:20• 20And he was in bitter hostility with the Tyrians and Sidonians; but they came to him with one accord, and, having gained Blastus the king's chamberlain, sought peace, because their country was nourished by the king's. (Acts 12:20)
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Psa. 45:12• 12And the daughter of Tyre with a gift, the rich ones among the people, shall court thy favour. (Psa. 45:12)
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Psa. 87:4• 4I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon among them that know me; behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia: this man was born there. (Psa. 87:4)
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Isa. 23:17‑18• 17And it shall come to pass at the end of seventy years, that Jehovah will visit Tyre; and she will return to her hire, and will commit fornication with all the kingdoms of the earth upon the face of the ground.
 18And her merchandise and her hire shall be holy to Jehovah: it shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them that dwell before Jehovah, to eat and be sufficed, and for excellent clothing. (Isa. 23:17‑18)
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Matt. 11:21• 21Woe to thee, Chorazin! woe to thee Bethsaida! for if the works of power which have taken place in you, had taken place in Tyre and Sidon, they had long ago repented in sackcloth and ashes. (Matt. 11:21)
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Luke 10:13• 13Woe to thee, Chorazin! woe to thee, Bethsaida! for if the works of power which have taken place in you had taken place in Tyre and Sidon, they had long ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. (Luke 10:13)
• {Cyprus} can we conceive that the apostle passed the island without recalling the scene of his early ministry, and of his elder brother Barnabas, and his younger, John Mark. (“Acts 21:1-7” by W. Kelly)
• Surely Syria and Tyre where they landed must have recalled deep reflections to the apostle. (“Acts 21:1-7” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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and having sighted Cyprus, and left it on the left hand, we sailed to Syria, and made the land at Tyre, for there the ship was to discharge her cargo.

W. Kelly Translation

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and as we had sighted Cyprus, leaving it on the left, we sailed into Syria and landed at Tyre, for there the ship was to unlade her cargo.