Acts 27:3

King James Version:

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And the next [day] we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave [him] liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The next day, we landed at Tzidon; and Julius considerately allowed Sha’ul to go visit his friends and receive what he needed.

Berean Standard Bible:

The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care.

American Standard Version:

And the next day we touched at Sidon: and Julius treated Paul kindly, and gave him leave to go unto his friends and refresh himself.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G5037} the next{G2087} day we touched{G2609} at{G1519} Sidon{G4605}. And{G5037} Julius{G2457} courteously{G5364} entreated{G5530} Paul{G3972}, and gave him liberty{G2010} to go{G4198} unto{G4314} his friends{G5384} to refresh himself{G5177}{G1958}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Acts 24:23

  • And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let [him] have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.

Acts 28:16

  • And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.

Acts 27:43

  • But 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:

Isaiah 23:2

  • Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished.

Isaiah 23:4

  • Be thou ashamed, O Zidon: for the sea hath spoken, [even] the strength of the sea, saying, I travail not, nor bring forth children, neither do I nourish up young men, [nor] bring up virgins.

Genesis 49:13

  • ¶ Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he [shall be] for an haven of ships; and his border [shall be] unto Zidon.

Zechariah 9:2

  • And Hamath also shall border thereby; Tyrus, and Zidon, though it be very wise.

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Commentary for Acts 27:3

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G5037
    There are 192 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: teh
    Description: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of καί):--also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
  2. Strong's Number: G2087
    There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἕτερος
    Transliteration: héteros
    Pronunciation: het'-er-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; (an-, the) other or different:--altered, else, next (day), one, (an-)other, some, strange.
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
  5. Strong's Number: G4605
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Σιδών
    Transliteration: Sidṓn
    Pronunciation: sid-one'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (צִידוֹן); Sidon (i.e. Tsidon), a place in Palestine:--Sidon.
  6. Strong's Number: G2457
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰούλιος
    Transliteration: Ioúlios
    Pronunciation: ee-oo'-lee-os
    Description: of Latin origin; Julius, a centurion:--Julius.
  7. Strong's Number: G5364
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φιλανθρώπως
    Transliteration: philanthrṓpōs
    Pronunciation: fil-an-thro'-poce
    Description: adverb from a compound of φίλος and ἄνθρωπος; fondly to man ("philanthropically"), i.e. humanely:--courteously.
  8. Strong's Number: G5530
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χράομαι
    Transliteration: chráomai
    Pronunciation: khrah'-om-ahee
    Description: middle voice of a primary verb (perhaps rather from χείρ, to handle); to furnish what is needed; (give an oracle, "graze" (touch slightly), light upon, etc.), i.e. (by implication) to employ or (by extension) to act towards one in a given manner:--entreat, use. Compare χράω; χρή.
  9. Strong's Number: G3972
    There are 160 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Παῦλος
    Transliteration: Paûlos
    Pronunciation: pow'-los
    Description: of Latin origin; (little; but remotely from a derivative of παύω, meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle:--Paul, Paulus.
  10. Strong's Number: G2010
    There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπιτρέπω
    Transliteration: epitrépō
    Pronunciation: ep-ee-trep'-o
    Description: from ἐπί and the base of τροπή; to turn over (transfer), i.e. allow:--give leave (liberty, license), let, permit, suffer.
  11. Strong's Number: G4198
    There are 147 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πορεύομαι
    Transliteration: poreúomai
    Pronunciation: por-yoo'-om-ahee
    Description: middle voice from a derivative of the same as πεῖρα; to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.); --depart, go (away, forth, one's way, up), (make a, take a) journey, walk.
  12. Strong's Number: G4314
    There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρός
    Transliteration: prós
    Pronunciation: pros
    Description: a strengthened form of πρό; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
  13. Strong's Number: G5384
    There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φίλος
    Transliteration: phílos
    Pronunciation: fee'-los
    Description: properly, dear, i.e. a friend; actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.):--friend.
  14. Strong's Number: G5177
    There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τυγχάνω
    Transliteration: tynchánō
    Pronunciation: toong-khan'-o
    Description: probably for an obsolete (for which the middle voice of another alternate (to make ready or bring to pass) is used in certain tenses; akin to the base of τίκτω through the idea of effecting; properly, to affect; or (specially), to hit or light upon (as a mark to be reached), i.e. (transitively) to attain or secure an object or end, or (intransitively) to happen (as if meeting with); but in the latter application only impersonal (with εἰ), i.e. perchance; or (present participle) as adjective, usual (as if commonly met with, with οὐ, extraordinary), neuter (as adverb) perhaps; or (with another verb) as adverb, by accident (as it were):--be, chance, enjoy, little, obtain, X refresh…self, + special. Compare τύπτω.
  15. Strong's Number: G1958
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπιμέλεια
    Transliteration: epiméleia
    Pronunciation: ep-ee-mel'-i-ah
    Description: from ἐπιμελέομαι; carefulness, i.e. kind attention (hospitality):--+ refresh self.