KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Acts 27:12–13
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Acts 27:12
12And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
12And because the hauen was not commodious to winter in, the more part aduised to depart thence also, if by any meanes they might attaine to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an hauen of Creete, and lieth toward the Southwest, and Northwest.
Acts 27:13
13And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
13And when the South wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Creete.
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DEFINED WORDS
Acts 27:12
For the reason that; since.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A sheltered harbour or safe place for ships.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
commodious
Convenient, suitable, or spacious enough for use.
Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604
The cold season of the year; to remain or lodge during that season.
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A greater amount, number, or degree; in a greater degree.
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A portion or division of a whole; also to divide, separate, depart, or share.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Counseled or recommended a course of action.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
To leave; to deviate from; to forsake; not to adhere to or follow. To leave; to forsake; to abandon.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
One, some, or every member or amount of an indefinite number or quantity, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Power or strength; also an auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
To reach, arrive at, or obtain by movement, effort, or progress.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Lies: reclines, rests, remains, or is situated; or speaks falsely, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
In the direction of; in relation to; approaching; or inclined and ready, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893
The direction of sunset; the western region; or toward or from that direction.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
The northern direction, side, quarter, or region named by the verse.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
DEFINED WORDS
Acts 27:13
Breath; power of respiration. Air in motion with any degree of velocity, indefinitely; a current of air.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
Gently, quietly, slowly, or without force, harshness, or loudness.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Laying down or imagining to exist or be true; stating as a case that may be; imagining; receiving as true.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Gained; procured; acquired.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
To untie, release, set free, or let go; not bound or fastened.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Travelled or proceeded in a ship or other vessel over water.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Shut, enclosed, near, confined, or joined closely, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
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From verse 12
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Open the full verse study8And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.
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Open the full verse study30Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
From verse 13
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Open the full verse study17How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind?
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Open the full verse study55And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.
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Open the full verse study26He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.
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Open the full verse study16¶ Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.
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