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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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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 there went with us also [certain] disciples from Caesarea, bringing one Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we should lodge. (Acts 21:16)
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Acts 4:36• 36And Joseph that by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (which is, being interpreted, Son of Exhortation), a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, (Acts 4:36)
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Acts 11:19• 19They therefore that were scattered abroad through the tribulation that took place on the occasion of Stephen passed through as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to none but Jews only. (Acts 11:19)
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Acts 13:4• 4They then being sent out by the Holy Spirit, went down unto Seleucia and thence sailed away unto Cyprus, (Acts 13:4)
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Acts 15:39• 39And there arose a sharp feeling, so that they parted one from another: and Barnabas taking Mark sailed away unto Cyprus: (Acts 15:39)
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Acts 27:4• 4And thence putting to sea we sailed under the lee of Cyprus because the winds were contrary. (Acts 27:4)
Syria.
Acts 15:23,41• 23having written by their hand, The apostles and the elder brethren to the brethren which are of [the] Gentiles in Antioch, and 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 remained yet many days, took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into 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•  (Judg. 10:6)
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2 Sam. 8:6•  (2 Sam. 8:6)
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Isa. 7:2•  (Isa. 7:2)
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Matt. 4:24• 24{i}And 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.{/i} (Matt. 4:24)
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Luke 2:2• 2The census itself first took place when Cyrenius was governor of Syria. (Luke 2:2)
Tyre.
Acts 12:20• 20And he was at bitter enmity with them of Tyre and Sidon; but with one consent they came to him, and having won over Blastus the chamberlain of the king, sought peace, because their country was nourished by the king's. (Acts 12:20)
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Psa. 45:12•  (Psa. 45:12)
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Psa. 87:4•  (Psa. 87:4)
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Isa. 23:17‑18•  (Isa. 23:17‑18)
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Matt. 11:21• 21{i}Woe 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.{/i} (Matt. 11:21)
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Luke 10:13• 13Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto 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.