Acts 21:3

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.

Complete Jewish Bible:

After sighting Cyprus, we passed it on the left, sailed to Syria and landed at Tzor, because that was where the ship was unloading its cargo.

Berean Standard Bible:

After sighting Cyprus and passing south of it, we sailed on to Syria and landed at Tyre, where the ship was to unload its cargo.

American Standard Version:

And when we had come in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left hand, we sailed unto Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to unlade her burden.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Now{G1161} when we had discovered{G398} Cyprus{G2954},{G2532} we left{G2641} it{G846} on the left hand{G2176}, and sailed{G4126} into{G1519} Syria{G4947}, and{G2532} landed{G2609} at{G1519} Tyre{G5184}: for{G1063} there{G1566} the ship{G4143} was{G2258} to unlade{G670} her burden{G1117}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Acts 12:20

  • ¶ And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's [country].

Acts 21:16

  • There went with us also [certain] of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.

Acts 4:36

  • And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, [and] of the country of Cyprus,

Matthew 4:24

  • And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.

Acts 27:4

  • And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.

Acts 15:23

  • And they wrote [letters] by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren [send] greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:

Judges 10:6

  • ¶ And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim, and Ashtaroth, and the gods of Syria, and the gods of Zidon, and the gods of Moab, and the gods of the children of Ammon, and the gods of the Philistines, and forsook the LORD, and served not him.

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Commentary for Acts 21:3

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  2. Strong's Number: G398
    There are 144 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀναφαίνω
    Transliteration: anaphaínō
    Pronunciation: an-af-ah'-ee-no
    Description: from ἀνά and φαίνω; to show, i.e. (reflexively) appear, or (passively) to have pointed out:--(should) appear, discover.
  3. Strong's Number: G2954
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Κύπρος
    Transliteration: Kýpros
    Pronunciation: koo'-pros
    Description: of uncertain origin; Cyprus, an island in the Mediterranean:--Cyprus.
  4. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  5. Strong's Number: G2641
    There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καταλείπω
    Transliteration: kataleípō
    Pronunciation: kat-al-i'-po
    Description: from κατά and λείπω; to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining:--forsake, leave, reserve.
  6. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--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 αὑτοῦ.
  7. Strong's Number: G2176
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εὐώνυμος
    Transliteration: euṓnymos
    Pronunciation: yoo-o'-noo-mos
    Description: from εὖ and ὄνομα; 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:--(on the) left.
  8. Strong's Number: G4126
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πλέω
    Transliteration: pléō
    Pronunciation: plyoo'-o
    Description: probably a form of πλύνω (through the idea of plunging through the water); to pass in a vessel:--sail. See also πλήθω.
  9. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(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).
  10. Strong's Number: G4947
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Συρία
    Transliteration: Syría
    Pronunciation: soo-ree'-ah
    Description: probably of Hebrew origin (צֹר); Syria (i.e. Tsyria or Tyre), a region of Asia:--Syria.
  11. Strong's Number: G2609
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατάγω
    Transliteration: katágō
    Pronunciation: kat-ag'-o
    Description: from κατά and ἄγω; to lead down; specially, to moor a vessel:--bring (down, forth), (bring to) land, touch.
  12. Strong's Number: G5184
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Τύρος
    Transliteration: Týros
    Pronunciation: too'-ros
    Description: of Hebrew origin (צֹר): Tyrus (i.e. Tsor), a place in Palestine:--Tyre.
  13. Strong's Number: G1063
    There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γάρ
    Transliteration: gár
    Pronunciation: gar
    Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
  14. Strong's Number: G1566
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκεῖσε
    Transliteration: ekeîse
    Pronunciation: ek-i'-seh
    Description: from ἐκεῖ; thither:--there.
  15. Strong's Number: G4143
    There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πλοῖον
    Transliteration: ploîon
    Pronunciation: ploy'-on
    Description: from πλέω; a sailer, i.e. vessel:--ship(-ing).
  16. Strong's Number: G2258
    There are 416 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἦν
    Transliteration: ēn
    Pronunciation: ane
    Description: imperfect of εἰμί; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
  17. Strong's Number: G670
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀποφορτίζομαι
    Transliteration: apophortízomai
    Pronunciation: ap-of-or-tid'-zom-ahee
    Description: from ἀπό and the middle voice of φορτίζω; to unload:--unlade.
  18. Strong's Number: G1117
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γόμος
    Transliteration: gómos
    Pronunciation: gom'-os
    Description: from γέμω; a load (as filling), i.e. (specially) a cargo, or (by extension) wares:--burden, merchandise.