King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship,
Complete Jewish Bible:
At this point, the crew made an attempt to abandon ship — they lowered the lifeboat into the sea, pretending that they were about to let out some anchors from the bow.
Berean Standard Bible:
Meanwhile, the sailors attempted to escape from the ship. Pretending to lower anchors from the bow, they let the lifeboat down into the sea.
American Standard Version:
And as the sailors were seeking to flee out of the ship, and had lowered the boat into the sea, under color as though they would lay out anchors from the foreship,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G1161} as the shipmen{G3492} were about{G2212} to flee{G5343} out of{G1537} the ship{G4143}, when{G2532} they had let down{G5465} the boat{G4627} into{G1519} the sea{G2281}, under colour{G4392} as though{G5613} they would{G3195} have cast{G1614} anchors{G45} out of{G1537} the foreship{G4408},
Cross-References (KJV):
Acts 27:16
- And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
Acts 27:32
- Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.
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Commentary for Acts 27:30
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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: G3492
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ναύτης
Transliteration: naútēs
Pronunciation: now'-tace
Description: from ναῦς; a boatman, i.e. seaman:--sailor, shipman. - Strong's Number: G2212
There are 116 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ζητέω
Transliteration: zētéō
Pronunciation: dzay-teh'-o
Description: of uncertain affinity; to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life):--be (go) about, desire, endeavour, enquire (for), require, (X will) seek (after, for, means). Compare πυνθάνομαι. - Strong's Number: G5343
There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φεύγω
Transliteration: pheúgō
Pronunciation: fyoo'-go
Description: apparently a primary verb; to run away (literally or figuratively); by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish:--escape, flee (away). - Strong's Number: G1537
There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκ
Transliteration: ek
Pronunciation: ex
Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion. - 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). - 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. - Strong's Number: G5465
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: χαλάω
Transliteration: chaláō
Pronunciation: khal-ah'-o
Description: from the base of χάσμα; to lower (as into a void):--let down, strike. - Strong's Number: G4627
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σκάφη
Transliteration: skáphē
Pronunciation: skaf'-ay
Description: - 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). - Strong's Number: G2281
There are 83 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θάλασσα
Transliteration: thálassa
Pronunciation: thal'-as-sah
Description: probably prolonged from ἅλς; the sea (genitive case or specially):--sea. - Strong's Number: G4392
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πρόφασις
Transliteration: próphasis
Pronunciation: prof'-as-is
Description: from a compound of πρό and φαίνω; an outward showing, i.e. pretext:--cloke, colour, pretence, show. - Strong's Number: G5613
There are 433 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὡς
Transliteration: hōs
Pronunciation: hoce
Description: probably adverb of comparative from ὅς; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed. - Strong's Number: G3195
There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μέλλω
Transliteration: méllō
Pronunciation: mel'-lo
Description: a strengthened form of μέλω (through the idea of expectation); to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation):--about, after that, be (almost), (that which is, things, + which was for) to come, intend, was to (be), mean, mind, be at the point, (be) ready, + return, shall (begin), (which, that) should (after, afterwards, hereafter) tarry, which was for, will, would, be yet. - Strong's Number: G1614
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκτείνω
Transliteration: ekteínō
Pronunciation: ek-ti'-no
Description: from ἐκ and teino (to stretch); to extend:--cast, put forth, stretch forth (out). - Strong's Number: G45
There are 1026 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄγκυρα
Transliteration: ánkyra
Pronunciation: ang'-koo-rah
Description: from the same as ἀγκάλη; an "anchor" (as crooked):--anchor. - Strong's Number: G4408
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πρῶρα
Transliteration: prōra
Pronunciation: pro'-ra
Description: feminine of a presumed derivative of πρό as noun; the prow, i.e. forward part of a vessel:--forepart(-ship).