King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained [their] purpose, loosing [thence], they sailed close by Crete.
Complete Jewish Bible:
When a gentle southerly breeze began to blow, they thought that they had their goal within grasp; so they raised the anchor and started coasting by Crete close to shore.
Berean Standard Bible:
When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete.
American Standard Version:
And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close in shore.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G1161} when the south wind{G3558} blew softly{G5285}, supposing{G1380} that they had obtained{G2902} their purpose{G4286}, loosing{G142} thence, they sailed{G3881} close by{G788} Crete{G2914}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Luke 12:55
- And when [ye see] the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.
Song of Solomon 4:16
- 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.
Psalms 78:26
- He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.
Job 37:17
- How thy garments [are] warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south [wind]?
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Commentary for Acts 27:13
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G3558
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: νότος
Transliteration: nótos
Pronunciation: not'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; the south(-west) wind; by extension, the southern quarter itself:--south (wind). - Strong's Number: G5285
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑποπνέω
Transliteration: hypopnéō
Pronunciation: hoop-op-neh'-o
Description: from ὑπό and πνέω; to breathe gently, i.e. breeze:--blow softly. - Strong's Number: G1380
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δοκέω
Transliteration: dokéō
Pronunciation: dok'-o
Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb, (used only in an alternate in certain tenses; compare the base of δεικνύω) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly):--be accounted, (of own) please(-ure), be of reputation, seem (good), suppose, think, trow. - Strong's Number: G2902
There are 46 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κρατέω
Transliteration: kratéō
Pronunciation: krat-eh'-o
Description: from κράτος; to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively):--hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by). - Strong's Number: G4286
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πρόθεσις
Transliteration: próthesis
Pronunciation: proth'-es-is
Description: from προτίθεμαι; a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God:--purpose, shew(-bread). - Strong's Number: G142
There are 168 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αἴρω
Transliteration: aírō
Pronunciation: ah'-ee-ro
Description: a primary root; to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor); by Hebraism (compare נָשָׂא) to expiate sin:--away with, bear (up), carry, lift up, loose, make to doubt, put away, remove, take (away, up). - Strong's Number: G3881
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παραλέγομαι
Transliteration: paralégomai
Pronunciation: par-al-eg'-om-ahee
Description: from παρά and the middle voice of λέγω (in its original sense); (specially), to lay one's course near, i.e. sail past:--pass, sail by. - Strong's Number: G788
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἆσσον
Transliteration: âsson
Pronunciation: as'-son
Description: neuter comparative of the base of ἐγγύς; more nearly, i.e. very near:--close. - Strong's Number: G2914
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Κρήτη
Transliteration: Krḗtē
Pronunciation: kray'-tay
Description: of uncertain derivation; Crete, an island in the Mediterranean:--Crete.