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Acts 27

Acts 27:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
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
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)
because the haven
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
limen (Greek #3040)
a harbor
KJV usage: haven. Compare 2568.
Pronounce: lee-mane'
Origin: apparently a primary word
was
huparcho (Greek #5225)
to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, participle, adverb or preposition, or as an auxiliary to a principal (verb)
KJV usage: after, behave, live.
Pronounce: hoop-ar'-kho
Origin: from 5259 and 756
not commodious
aneuthetos (Greek #428)
not well set, i.e. inconvenient
KJV usage: not commodious.
Pronounce: an-yoo'-the-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 2111
to
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
winter in
paracheimasia (Greek #3915)
a wintering over
KJV usage: winter in.
Pronounce: par-akh-i-mas-ee'-ah
Origin: from 3914
, the more part
pleion (Greek #4119)
more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion
KJV usage: X above, + exceed, more excellent, further, (very) great(-er), long(-er), (very) many, greater (more) part, + yet but.
Pronounce: pli-own
Origin: πλεῖον (pli'-on), or πλέον (pleh'-on) comparative of 4183
advised
tithemi (Greek #5087)
θέω (theh'-o) (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses) to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from 2476, which properly denotes an upright and active position, while 2749 is properly reflexive and utterly prostrate)
KJV usage: + advise, appoint, bow, commit, conceive, give, X kneel down, lay (aside, down, up), make, ordain, purpose, put, set (forth), settle, sink down.
Pronounce: tith'-ay-mee
to depart
boule (Greek #1012)
volition, i.e. (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose
KJV usage: + advise, counsel, will.
Pronounce: boo-lay'
Origin: from 1014
anago (Greek #321)
to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away
KJV usage: bring (again, forth, up again), depart, launch (forth), lead (up), loose, offer, sail, set forth, take up.
Pronounce: an-ag'-o
Origin: from 303 and 71
thence also
kakeithen (Greek #2547)
likewise from that place (or time)
KJV usage: and afterward (from) (thence), thence also.
Pronounce: kak-i'-then
Origin: from 2532 and 1564
, if by any means
ei (Greek #1513)
if somehow
KJV usage: if by any means.
Pronounce: i poce
Origin: from 1487 and 4458
they might
dunamai (Greek #1410)
to be able or possible
KJV usage: be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-ahee
Origin: of uncertain affinity
attain
katantao (Greek #2658)
to meet against, i.e. arrive at (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: attain, come.
Pronounce: kat-an-tah'-o
Origin: from 2596 and a derivative of 473
to
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
Phenice
Phoinix (Greek #5405)
Phoenix, a place in Crete
KJV usage: Phenice.
Pronounce: foy'-nix
Origin: probably the same as 5404
, and there to winter
paracheimazo (Greek #3914)
to winter near, i.e. stay with over the rainy season
KJV usage: winter.
Pronounce: par-akh-i-mad'-zo
Origin: from 3844 and 5492
; which is an haven
limen (Greek #3040)
a harbor
KJV usage: haven. Compare 2568.
Pronounce: lee-mane'
Origin: apparently a primary word
of Crete
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
Krete (Greek #2914)
Crete, an island in the Mediterranean
KJV usage: Crete.
Pronounce: kray'-tay
Origin: of uncertain derivation
r, and lieth
blepo (Greek #991)
to look at (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: behold, beware, lie, look (on, to), perceive, regard, see, sight, take heed. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: blep'-o
Origin: a primary verb
toward
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
the south west
lips (Greek #3047)
the south(- west) wind (as bringing rain, i.e. (by extension) the south quarter)
KJV usage: southwest.
Pronounce: leeps
Origin: probably from λείβω (to pour a "libation")
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
north west
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
choros (Greek #5566)
the north-west wind
KJV usage: north west.
Pronounce: kho'-ros
Origin: of Latin origin
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Acts 27:7• 7And sailing slowly for many days, and having with difficulty got abreast of Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under the lee of Crete abreast of Salmone; (Acts 27:7)

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Crete; Cretian,
North-West,
Phenice,
South-West,
West,
Winter

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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the haven.
Acts 27:8• 8and coasting it with difficulty we came to a certain place called Fair Havens, near to which was the city of Lasaea. (Acts 27:8)
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Psa. 107:30• 30And they rejoice because they are quiet; and he bringeth them unto their desired haven. (Psa. 107:30)
Phenice.Phenice, was a sea-port on the western side of Crete; probably defended from the fury of the winds by a high and winding shore, forming a semicircle, and perhaps by some small island in front; leaving two openings, one towards the south-west, and the other towards the north-west.Crete.
Acts 27:7• 7And sailing slowly for many days, and having with difficulty got abreast of Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under the lee of Crete abreast of Salmone; (Acts 27:7)
• Fair Havens was beyond doubt inconvenient for wintering in, as the bay is open to almost one-half of the compass. (“Acts 27:1-13” by W. Kelly)
• Lutro, which “looks” or is open to the east; but, having an island in front which shelters it, it has two entrances, one looking to the north-east...and the other to the south-east. (“Acts 27:1-13” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And the harbour being ill adapted to winter in, the most counselled to set sail thence, if perhaps they might reach Phoenice to winter in, a port of Crete looking north-east and south-easta.

JND Translation Notes

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Lit. "looking down the south-west (wind) and down the north-west." Down the wind is the point to which it blows.

W. Kelly Translation

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And the harbour being ill-suited to winter in, the most gave counsel to put to sea thence, if by any means they might arrive at Phoenixa to winter in, a harbour of Crete, looking north-east and south-eastb.

WK Translation Notes

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This harbour on the south of Crete ought to have been distinguished by its true name from Phoenice or Phenicia ({vi 27327;27446;27667}{/vi}), the Canaanite land of Tyre and Sidon: the one deriving its designation from the palm tree that flourished there; the other from the famous dye, or shell fish, that produced all shades from red to violet, generally called purple.
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Down south-west or down north-west means the opposite point of the wind, i.e., looking north-east and south-east.