Acts 27:9–18
Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,
Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the Fast was now alreadie past, Paul admonished them,
And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.
And said vnto them, Sirs, I perceiue that this voyage will be with ‖hurt and much damage, not onely of the lading & ship, but also of our liues.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, inuirie.
Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
Neuerthelesse, the Centurion beleeued the master and the owner of the shippe, more then those things which were spoken by Paul.
And 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.
And 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.
And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
And when the South wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Creete.
But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.
But not long after, there ‖arose against it a tempestuous winde, called Euroclydon.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, beat.
And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.
And when the ship was caught, and could not beare vp into the winde, we let her driue.
And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
And running vnder a certaine yland, which is called Clauda, wee had much worke to come by the boate:
Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.
Which when they had taken vp, they vsed helps, vnder-girding the ship; and fearing lest they should fall into the quicke-sands, strake saile, and so were driuen.
And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;
And being exceedingly tossed with a tempest the next day, they lightened the ship:
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From verse 9
- Leviticus 23:27–29Rank 1 from verse 9
27Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord.
28And ye shall do no work in that same day: for it is a day of atonement, to make an atonement for you before the Lord your God.
29For whatsoever soul it be that shall not be afflicted in that same day, he shall be cut off from among his people.
27*Also on the tenth day of this seuenth moneth, there shalbe a day of atonement, it shalbe an holy conuocation vnto you, & ye shall afflict your soules, and offer an offering made by fire vnto the LORD.
28And ye shall doe no worke in that same day: for it is a day of atonement, to make an atonement for you, before the LORD your God.
29For whatsoeuer soule it bee that shall not bee afflicted in that same day, hee shall bee cut off from among his people.
- Numbers 29:7Rank 2 from verse 9
7¶ And ye shall have on the tenth day of this seventh month an holy convocation; and ye shall afflict your souls: ye shall not do any work therein:
7¶ And *ye shall haue on the tenth day of this seuenth moneth an holy conuocation; and yee shall afflict your soules: yee shall not doe any worke therein.
- Leviticus 16:29–31Rank 3 from verse 9
29¶ And this shall be a statute for ever unto you: that in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, ye shall afflict your souls, and do no work at all, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger that sojourneth among you:
30For on that day shall the priest make an atonement for you, to cleanse you, that ye may be clean from all your sins before the Lord.
31It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever.
29¶ And this shall be a statute for euer vnto you: that in the seuenth moneth, on the tenth day of the moneth, ye shall afflict your soules, & doe no worke at all, whether it bee one of your owne countrey, or a stranger that soiourneth among you.
30For on that day shal the Priest make an atonement for you, to cleanse you, that yee may bee cleane from all your sinnes before the LORD.
31It shall be a Sabbath of rest vnto you, and ye shall afflict your soules by a statute for euer.
From verse 10
- Acts 27:20–26Rank 1 from verse 10
20And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.
21But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
22And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of the ship.
23For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
24Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Cæsar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
25Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
26Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island.
20And when neither Sunne nor starres in many dayes appeared, and no small tempest lay on vs; all hope that wee should be saued, was then taken away.
21But after long abstinence, Paul stood foorth in the middes of them, and said, Sirs, yee should haue hearkened vnto mee, and not haue loosed from Creete, and to haue gained this harme and losse.
22And now I exhort you to be of good cheere: for there shall be no losse of any mans life among you, but of the shippe.
23For there stood by me this night the Angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serue,
24Saying, Feare not Paul, thou must be brought before Cesar, and loe, God hath giuen thee all them that saile with thee.
25Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheere: for I beleeue God, that it shall be euen as it was tolde me.
26Howbeit, we must be cast vpon a certaine Iland.
- Acts 27:41–44Rank 2 from verse 10
41And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.
42And the soldiers’ counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.
43But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:
44And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.
41And falling into a place where two seas met, they ranne the shippe a ground, and the forepart stucke fast, and remained vnmoueable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waues.
42And the souldiers counsel was to kil the prisoners, lest any of them should swimme out, and escape.
43But the Centurion, willing to saue Paul, kept them from their purpose, and commanded that they which could swimme, should cast themselues first into the sea, and get to land:
44And the rest, some on boords, and some on broken pieces of the ship: and so it came to passe that they escaped all safe to land.
- Daniel 2:30Rank 4 from verse 10
30But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart.
30But as for me, this secret is not reuealed to me, for any wisdome that I haue more then any liuing, but for their sakes that shall make knowen the interpretation to the King, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart.
- Psalms 25:14Rank 5 from verse 10
- 2 Kings 6:9–10Rank 6 from verse 10
9And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down.
10And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.
9And the man of God sent vnto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou passe not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come downe.
10And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God tolde him, and warned him of, and saued himselfe there, not once nor twise.
- Acts 27:34Rank 7 from verse 10
- Genesis 41:16–25Rank 8 from verse 10
16And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.
17And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the bank of the river:
18And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fatfleshed and well favoured; and they fed in a meadow:
19And, behold, seven other kine came up after them, poor and very ill favoured and leanfleshed, such as I never saw in all the land of Egypt for badness:
20And the lean and the ill favoured kine did eat up the first seven fat kine:
21And when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill favoured, as at the beginning. So I awoke.
22And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one stalk, full and good:
23And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:
24And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.
25¶ And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to do.
16And Ioseph answered Pharaoh, saying; It is not in me: God shall giue Pharaoh an answere of peace.
17And Pharaoh said vnto Ioseph; In my dreame, behold, I stood vpon the banke of the riuer.
18And behold, there came vp out of the riuer seuen kine, fat fleshed and well fauoured, and they fed in a medow.
19And behold, seuen other kine came vp after them, poore and very ill fauoured, and leane fleshed, such as I neuer saw in all the land of Egypt for badnes.
20And the leane, & the ill fauoured kine, did eate vp the first seuen fat kine.
21And when they had †eaten them vp, it could not bee knowen that they had eaten them, but they were still ill fauoured, as at the beginning: So I awoke.
22And I saw in my dreame, and behold, seuen eares came vp in one stalke, full and good.
23And behold, seuen eares ‖withered, thin & blasted with the East wind, sprung vp after them.
24And the thin eares deuoured the seuen good eares: and I told this vnto the magicians, but there was none that could declare it to me.
25¶ And Ioseph said vnto Pharaoh, the dreame of Pharaoh is one; God hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to doe.
- Genesis 41:38–39Rank 9 from verse 10
38And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
39And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:
38And Pharaoh said vnto his seruants, Can we find such a one, as this is, a man in whom the spirit of God is?
39And Pharaoh said vnto Ioseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreete and wise, as thou art:
- 1 Peter 4:18Rank 10 from verse 10
- Acts 27:31Rank 11 from verse 10
From verse 11
- Ezekiel 33:4Rank 1 from verse 11
4Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.
4†Then whosoeuer heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning, if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be vpon his owne head.
- Ezekiel 3:17–18Rank 2 from verse 11
17Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
18When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
17*Sonne of man, I haue made thee a watchman vnto the house of Israel: therefore heare the word at my mouth, & giue them warning from me.
18When I say vnto the wicked; Thou shalt surely die, and thou giuest him not warning, nor speakest to warne the wicked from his wicked way to saue his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquitie: but his blood will I require at thine hand.
- Hebrews 11:7Rank 3 from verse 11
7By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
7By faith Noah being warned of God of things not seene as yet, ‖moued with feare, prepared an Arke to the sauing of his house, by the which he condemned the world, and became heire of the righteousnesse which is by faith.
- Acts 27:21Rank 4 from verse 11
21But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
21But after long abstinence, Paul stood foorth in the middes of them, and said, Sirs, yee should haue hearkened vnto mee, and not haue loosed from Creete, and to haue gained this harme and losse.
- Proverbs 27:12Rank 5 from verse 11
- 2 Kings 6:10Rank 6 from verse 11
- Exodus 9:20–21Rank 7 from verse 11
20He that feared the word of the Lord among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses:
21And he that regarded not the word of the Lord left his servants and his cattle in the field.
20Hee that feared the word of the LORD amongst the seruants of Pharaoh, made his seruants and his cattell flee into the houses.
21And he that †regarded not the word of the LORD, left his seruants and his cattell in the field.
- Revelation 18:17Rank 8 from verse 11
17For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,
17For in one houre so great riches is come to nought. And euery shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailers, and as many as trade by sea, stood a farre off,
From verse 12
- Psalms 107:30Rank 2 from verse 12
From verse 13
- Luke 12:55Rank 2 from verse 13
- Psalms 78:26Rank 3 from verse 13
- Song of Solomon 4:16Rank 4 from verse 13
16¶ 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.
16¶ Awake, O Northwinde, and come thou South, blow vpon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out: let my beloued come into his garden, and eate his pleasant fruits.
From verse 14
- Psalms 107:25–27Rank 2 from verse 14
25For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.
26They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.
27They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits’ end.
25†For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy winde: which lifteth vp the waues thereof.
26They mount vp to the heauen: they goe downe againe to the depthes: their soule is melted because of trouble.
27†They reele to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man; and are at their wits end.
- Exodus 14:21–27Rank 3 from verse 14
21And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.
22And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.
23¶ And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them to the midst of the sea, even all Pharaoh’s horses, his chariots, and his horsemen.
24And it came to pass, that in the morning watch the Lord looked unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians,
25And took off their chariot wheels, that they drave them heavily: so that the Egyptians said, Let us flee from the face of Israel; for the Lord fighteth for them against the Egyptians.
26¶ And the Lord said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots, and upon their horsemen.
27And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it; and the Lord overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea.
21And Moses stretched out his hand ouer the Sea, and the LORD caused the Sea to goe backe by a strong East winde all that night, and made the Sea dry land, and the waters were *diuided.
22And *the children of Israel went into the midst of the Sea vpon the dry ground, and the waters were a wall vnto them on their right hand, and on their left.
23¶ And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them, to the midst of the Sea, euen all Pharaohs horses, his charets and his horsemen.
24And it came to passe, that in the morning watch the LORD looked vnto the hoste of the Egyptians, through the pillar of fire, and of the cloude, and troubled the hoste of the Egyptians,
25And tooke off their charet wheeles, ‖that they draue them heauily: So that the Egyptians said, Let vs flee from the face of Israel: for the LORD fighteth for them, against the Egyptians.
26¶ And the LORD saide vnto Moses, Stretch out thine hand ouer the Sea, that the waters may come againe vpon the Egyptians, vpon their charets, and vpon their horsemen.
27And Moses stretched foorth his hand ouer the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared: and the Egyptians fled against it: and the LORD †ouerthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea.
- Ezekiel 27:26Rank 4 from verse 14
- Jonah 1:3–5Rank 5 from verse 14
3But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the Lord, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the Lord.
4¶ But the Lord sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken.
5Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.
3But Ionah rose vp to flee vnto Tarshish, from the presence of the LORD, and went downe to Ioppa, and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he payed the fare thereof, and went downe into it, to goe with them vnto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.
4¶ But the LORD †sent out a great winde into the sea, and there was a mightie tempest in the sea, so that the ship †was like to be broken.
5Then the Mariners were afraid, and cried euery man vnto his god, and cast foorth the wares that were in the ship, into the sea, to lighten it of them: but Ionah was gone downe into the sides of the ship, and hee lay, and was fast asleepe.
- Matthew 8:24Rank 6 from verse 14
From verse 15
- Acts 27:27Rank 1 from verse 15
27But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;
27But when the fourteenth night was come, as wee were driuen vp and downe in Adria about midnight, the shipmen deemed that they drew neere to some countrey:
4Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.
4Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driuen of fierce windes, yet are they turned about with a very small helme, whithersoeuer the gouernour listeth.
From verse 17
- Acts 27:29Rank 1 from verse 17
- Acts 27:26Rank 2 from verse 17
- Acts 27:41Rank 3 from verse 17
41And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.
41And falling into a place where two seas met, they ranne the shippe a ground, and the forepart stucke fast, and remained vnmoueable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waues.
From verse 18
5Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.
5Then the Mariners were afraid, and cried euery man vnto his god, and cast foorth the wares that were in the ship, into the sea, to lighten it of them: but Ionah was gone downe into the sides of the ship, and hee lay, and was fast asleepe.
- Acts 27:38Rank 2 from verse 18
- Hebrews 12:1Rank 3 from verse 18
1WHEREFORE seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
1¶ Wherefore, seeing wee also are compassed about with so great a cloude of witnesses, let vs lay aside euery weight, & the sinne which doth so easily beset vs, and let vs runne with patience vnto the race that is set before vs,
- Matthew 16:26Rank 4 from verse 18
- Acts 27:19Rank 5 from verse 18
8And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
8And the lord commended the vniust Steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser then the children of light.
- Philippians 3:7–8Rank 7 from verse 18
7But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
8Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
7But what things were gaine to me, those I counted losse for Christ.
8Yea doubtlesse, and I count all things but losse, for the excellencie of the knowledge of Christ Iesus my Lord: for whom I haue suffered the losse of all things, and doe count them but doung, that I may win Christ,
- Psalms 107:27Rank 8 from verse 18
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DEFINED WORDS
Acts 27:9
A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.
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1. Used, consumed, exhausted, or emptied. 2. Passed or drew toward its end, as time, a day, or life.
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Sense 1: The act of moving on water. Sense 2: The movement of a ship or vessel impelled or wafted along the surface of water by the action of wind on her sails.
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Full of danger; exposing to risk, harm, loss, or peril.
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Sense 1: Firm, fixed, or secure. Sense 2: Moving quickly. Sense 3: A period or act of abstaining from food. Sense 4: To abstain from food for a time.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Before the present or stated time; by this time.
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Gone by, ended, or beyond a stated place, time, or limit.
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COMBINED MEANING
admonished
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of admonish, meaning to put in mind by warning, counsel, instruction, or reproof.
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Acts 27:10
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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Respectful forms of address for men or male superiors.
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To become aware of, recognize, discern, or understand a person, thing, fact, or meaning.
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A journey by water, especially by sea.
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Sense 1: Harm, injury, damage, or loss. Sense 2: To harm, damage, or injure.
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Sense 1: Harm, injury, or loss. Sense 2: As a verb, to injure.
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1. The act of loading or placing a burden upon a carrier. 2. Cargo, freight, or goods loaded on a vessel.
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A vessel or boat used for travel or for carrying persons or goods over water.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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Sense 1: States or periods of living. Sense 2: Remains alive or conducts one's life.
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Acts 27:11
COMBINED MEANING
nevertheless
Yet; however; notwithstanding what has just been stated.
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A Roman military captain set over a hundred men.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of believe. Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.
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One possessing authority, ownership, command, supervision, or superior skill: an owner, employer, household head, teacher, leader, ship commander, or lord.
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The person who rightfully possesses or holds title to an animal, object, land, or vessel.
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A vessel or boat used for travel or for carrying persons or goods over water.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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1. Uttered, said, declared, addressed, or communicated in words. 2. In 'spoken of,' mentioned, described, or referred to. 3. In 'spoken for,' addressed by request or commendation on another's behalf; in a marriage setting, sought as a spouse. 4. In 'spoken against' or 'evil spoken of,' opposed, contradicted, denounced, or reviled.
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Acts 27:12
A sheltered harbour or safe place for ships.
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commodious
Suitable or convenient for use.
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The cold season of the year; to remain or lodge during that season.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: A portion or division of a whole. Sense 2: To divide, separate, depart, or share.
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1. Prudent; acting after counsel or deliberation. 2. Recommended or urged a course of action.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. To leave, go away, or move from a place or person. 2. To cease to remain, be removed, disappear, or pass away. 3. To turn or separate from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. To leave earthly life or this world.
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From that place, position, point, or source; away from there.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.
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To reach, arrive at, or obtain by movement, effort, or progress.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Lies: reclines, rests, remains, or is situated; or speaks falsely.
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1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
The direction of sunset; the western region; or toward or from that direction.
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The direction or quarter opposite south; the side or region toward that quarter.
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DEFINED WORDS
Acts 27:13
Sense 1: Air in motion; a current of air. Sense 2: Breath or a movement of air from breathing. Sense 3: By figure, something empty, unstable, or passing.
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Gently, quietly, slowly, or without force, harshness, or loudness.
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Laying down or imagining to exist or be true; stating as a case that may be; imagining; receiving as true.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of obtain, meaning to gain, acquire, receive, secure, or attain.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Present-participial or verbal-noun form of loose, meaning to unbind, untie, detach, release, set free, relax, open, or end a restraint.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
From that place, position, point, or source; away from there.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Travelled or proceeded in a ship or other vessel over water.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Shut, enclosed, or confined. Sense 2: Near or closely joined. Sense 3: To shut, fasten, enclose, end, or bring together with no opening.
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DEFINED WORDS
Acts 27:14
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Extending a great distance or duration. Sense 2: To desire earnestly.
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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.
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1. Rose, stood up, got up, or moved upward from a lower, lying, seated, fallen, or inactive position. 2. Began, emerged, appeared, came into being, or came forward. 3. Took action, intervened, or undertook the stated work. 4. Rose from death; returned to life.
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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
COMBINED MEANING
tempestuous
Boisterous, or stormy.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604
Sense 1: Air in motion; a current of air. Sense 2: Breath or a movement of air from breathing. Sense 3: By figure, something empty, unstable, or passing.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
COMBINED MEANING
Euroclydon
A tempestuous wind.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
Acts 27:15
A vessel or boat used for travel or for carrying persons or goods over water.
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Seized, grasped, captured, taken, overtaken, trapped, or held fast.
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Sense 1: To carry, support, convey, endure, sustain, or be answerable for. Sense 2: To produce or bring forth offspring, fruit, or another result. Sense 3: In ‘bear witness’ or ‘bear record,’ to testify or give witness. Sense 4: A large wild animal.
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Sense 1: Air in motion; a current of air. Sense 2: Breath or a movement of air from breathing. Sense 3: By figure, something empty, unstable, or passing.
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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.
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1. To force, compel, or cause a person or thing to move or leave a place. 2. To direct or urge an animal or vehicle forward. 3. To carry or propel by an external force, especially wind.
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DEFINED WORDS
Acts 27:16
That which runs or flows; the act of running or passing with speed; the discharge of an ulcer or other sore.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.
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A body of land surrounded by water; in older usage, sometimes a coastland.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Labour, occupation, an assigned task, or service. Sense 2: An action, deed, operation, effect, product, thing made, or manner of workmanship. Sense 3: To labour, act, operate, perform, make, produce, accomplish, or bring about.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A small vessel used for passage or transport on water.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
Acts 27:17
1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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1. Received, accepted, or chosen. 2. Seized or captured. 3. Carried or laid hold of.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of use, meaning to employ or be accustomed.
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Means or acts of assistance.
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A vessel or boat used for travel or for carrying persons or goods over water.
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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of fear, meaning to fear, dread, or reverence.
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For fear that, to prevent the possibility that, or so that an undesired or warned-of result may not occur.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: To descend, drop, or lose an upright position. Sense 2: To be slain, defeated, overthrown, ruined, or brought down. Sense 3: To come upon or attack. Sense 4: To pass into a specified place, condition, power, or course, or to depart from a former standing. Sense 5: To happen, turn out, or be allotted. Sense 6: As a noun, descent, overthrow, ruin, or loss of standing.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Lowered, took in, or brought down the sail of a ship to reduce its exposure to the wind.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: A broad piece of fabric spread to catch the wind and move a vessel. Sense 2: As a verb, to travel or be carried by ship.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Past-participial form of drive: impelled, forced, urged, carried, or moved onward or away.
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DEFINED WORDS
Acts 27:18
COMBINED MEANING
exceedingly
To a very great or unusual degree; greatly; very much.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of toss, meaning to throw or move violently to and fro.
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A violent storm of wind, often with rain or waves.
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Nearest or immediately succeeding in place, time, order, or turn.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of lighten, meaning to make light or give light; to illuminate, enlighten, flash, or relieve a burden.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
A vessel or boat used for travel or for carrying persons or goods over water.
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8And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.
8And hardly passing it, came vnto a place which is called the Faire hauens, nigh whereunto was the citie of Lasea.
9Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,
9Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the Fast was now alreadie past, Paul admonished them,
Selected passage10And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.
10And said vnto them, Sirs, I perceiue that this voyage will be with ‖hurt and much damage, not onely of the lading & ship, but also of our liues.
Selected passage11Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
11Neuerthelesse, the Centurion beleeued the master and the owner of the shippe, more then those things which were spoken by Paul.
Selected passage12And 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.
Selected passage13And 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.
Selected passage14But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.
14But not long after, there ‖arose against it a tempestuous winde, called Euroclydon.
Selected passage15And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.
15And when the ship was caught, and could not beare vp into the winde, we let her driue.
Selected passage16And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
16And running vnder a certaine yland, which is called Clauda, wee had much worke to come by the boate:
Selected passage17Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.
17Which when they had taken vp, they vsed helps, vnder-girding the ship; and fearing lest they should fall into the quicke-sands, strake saile, and so were driuen.
Selected passage18And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;
18And being exceedingly tossed with a tempest the next day, they lightened the ship:
Selected passage19And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship.
19And the third day we cast out with our owne handes the tackling of the shippe.