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Acts 27

Acts 27:20 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)
when neither
mete (Greek #3383)
not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or nor; also, not even
KJV usage: neither, (n-)or, so as much.
Pronounce: may'-teh
Origin: from 3361 and 5037
y sun
helios (Greek #2246)
the sun; by implication, light
KJV usage: + east, sun.
Pronounce: hay'-lee-os
Origin: from ἕλη (a ray; perhaps akin to the alternate of 138)
nor
mete (Greek #3383)
not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or nor; also, not even
KJV usage: neither, (n-)or, so as much.
Pronounce: may'-teh
Origin: from 3361 and 5037
stars
astron (Greek #798)
properly, a constellation; put for a single star (natural or artificial)
KJV usage: star.
Pronounce: as'-tron
Origin: neuter from 792
in
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
many
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
days
hemera (Greek #2250)
day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)
KJV usage: age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Pronounce: hay-mer'-ah
Origin: feminine (with 5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι (to sit; akin to the base of 1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle
appeared
epiphaino (Greek #2014)
to shine upon, i.e. become (literally) visible or (figuratively) known
KJV usage: appear, give light.
Pronounce: ep-ee-fah'-ee-no
Origin: from 1909 and 5316
, and
te (Greek #5037)
both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532)
KJV usage: also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
Pronounce: teh
Origin: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition
no
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
small
oligos (Greek #3641)
puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat
KJV usage: + almost, brief(-ly), few, (a) little, + long, a season, short, small, a while.
Pronounce: ol-ee'-gos
Origin: of uncertain affinity
tempest
cheimon (Greek #5494)
by implication, the rainy season, i.e. winter
KJV usage: tempest, foul weather, winter.
Pronounce: khi-mone'
Origin: from a derivative of χέω (to pour; akin to the base of 5490 through the idea of a channel), meaning a storm (as pouring rain)
lay on
epikeimai (Greek #1945)
to rest upon (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: impose, be instant, (be) laid (there-, up-)on, (when) lay (on), lie (on), press upon.
Pronounce: ep-ik'-i-mahee
Origin: from 1909 and 2749
us, all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
hope
elpis (Greek #1680)
expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
KJV usage: faith, hope.
Pronounce: el-pece'
Origin: from a primary ἔλπω (to anticipate, usually with pleasure)
z that we
hemas (Greek #2248)
us
KJV usage: our, us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mas'
Origin: accusative case plural of 1473
should be saved
sozo (Greek #4982)
to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.
Pronounce: sode'-zo
Origin: from a primary σῶς (contraction for obsolete σάος, "safe")
was
periaireo (Greek #4014)
to remove all around, i.e. unveil, cast off (anchor); figuratively, to expiate
KJV usage: take away (up).
Pronounce: per-ee-ahee-reh'-o
Origin: from 4012 and 138 (including its alternate)
then
loipon (Greek #3063)
something remaining (adverbially)
KJV usage: besides, finally, furthermore, (from) henceforth, moreover, now, + it remaineth, then.
Pronounce: loy-pon'
Origin: neuter singular of the same as 3062
taken away
periaireo (Greek #4014)
to remove all around, i.e. unveil, cast off (anchor); figuratively, to expiate
KJV usage: take away (up).
Pronounce: per-ee-ahee-reh'-o
Origin: from 4012 and 138 (including its alternate)
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Psa. 105:28•  (Psa. 105:28)
z
Ezek. 37:11•  (Ezek. 37:11)

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Cross References

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neither.
Ex. 10:21‑23•  (Ex. 10:21‑23)
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Psa. 105:28•  (Psa. 105:28)
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Matt. 24:29• 29But immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken. (Matt. 24:29)
and no.
Psa. 107:25‑27•  (Psa. 107:25‑27)
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Jonah 1:4,11‑14•  (Jonah 1:4,11‑14)
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Matt. 8:24‑25• 24{i}and behold, [the water] became very agitated on the sea, so that the ship was covered by the waves; but he slept.{/i}
 25{i}And the disciples came and awoke him, saying, Lord save: we perish.{/i} (Matt. 8:24‑25)
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2 Cor. 11:25• 25thrice was I beaten with rods, once I was stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; (2 Cor. 11:25)
all.
Isa. 57:10•  (Isa. 57:10)
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Jer. 2:25•  (Jer. 2:25)
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Ezek. 37:11•  (Ezek. 37:11)
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Eph. 2:12• 12that ye were at that time without Christ, aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: (Eph. 2:12)
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1 Thess. 4:13• 13But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning those that fall asleep; that ye be not grieved even as the rest also that have no hope. (1 Thess. 4:13)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And neither sun nor stars appearing for many days, and no small storm lying on us, in the end all hope of our being saved was taken away.

W. Kelly Translation

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And when neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small storm lay on, at last every hope that wished us saved was taken away.