Acts 27:26

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Nevertheless, we have to run aground on some island.”

Berean Standard Bible:

However, we must run aground on some island.”

American Standard Version:

But we must be cast upon a certain island.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Howbeit^{G1161} we^{G2248} must^{G1163} be cast^{G1601} upon^{G1519} a certain^{G5100} island^{G3520}.

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Commentary for Acts 27:26

Acts 27:26 is a verse from the New Testament of the Christian Bible, specifically from the Book of Acts which was written by Luke, a physician and companion of the Apostle Paul. This book is a sequel to the Gospel of Luke and details the early history of the Christian church, with a particular focus on the ministry of the Apostle Paul.

In the broader context of Acts 27, Paul is being transported as a prisoner to Rome to stand trial before the emperor. The journey by sea has encountered a severe storm, known as a "Euroclydon" or northeaster, which has put the ship and everyone aboard in grave danger. For many days, the sailors have been battling the elements, and the situation seems dire with no sight of land and the ship taking on water.

The verse itself, Acts 27:26, captures a moment of divine intervention. Despite the dire circumstances, an angel of God appears to Paul, assuring him that he will stand before Caesar, and that all on board the ship will be spared from death. The angel's message includes the specific prophecy that the ship will be lost, but the lives of all aboard will be saved by being cast upon a certain island.

This verse reflects several key themes: divine providence, God's protection over His people, and the fulfillment of His promises. It also illustrates the theme of faith in the midst of trials, as Paul's faith remains steadfast even when facing a life-threatening storm. Historically, this narrative is significant as it shows the early spread of Christianity even in the face of adversity and through the journeys of its messengers like Paul. The island mentioned is believed to be Malta, where the shipwrecked passengers and crew found refuge, and where Paul reportedly performed miracles, furthering the reach of the Gospel.

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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: dé
   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: G2248
   There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἡμᾶς
   Transliteration: hēmâs
   Pronunciation: hay-mas'
   Description: accusative case plural of ἐγώ; us:--our, us, we.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1163
   There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δεῖ
   Transliteration: deî
   Pronunciation: die
   Description: 3rd person singular active present of δέω; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding):--behoved, be meet, must (needs), (be) need(-ful), ought, should.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1601
   There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐκπίπτω
   Transliteration: ekpíptō
   Pronunciation: ek-pip'-to
   Description: from ἐκ and πίπτω; to drop away; specially, be driven out of one's course; figuratively, to lose, become inefficient:--be cast, fail, fall (away, off), take none effect.
   
5. 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).
   
6. Strong's Number: G5100
   There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τὶς
   Transliteration: tìs
   Pronunciation: tis
   Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
   
7. Strong's Number: G3520
   There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: νῆσος
   Transliteration: nēsos
   Pronunciation: nay'-sos
   Description: probably from the base of ναῦς; an island:--island, isle.