Acts 27:41

King James Version:

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And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But they encountered a place where two currents meet, and ran the vessel aground on the sandbar there. The bow stuck and would not move, while the pounding of the surf began to break up the stern.

Berean Standard Bible:

But the vessel struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was being broken up by the pounding of the waves.

American Standard Version:

But lighting upon a place where two seas met, they ran the vessel aground; and the foreship struck and remained unmoveable, but the stern began to break up by the violence of the waves.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G1161} falling^{G4045} into^{G1519} a place^{G5117} where two seas met^{G1337}, they ran^{G2027} the ship^{G3491} aground^{G2027}; and^{G2532} the forepart^{{G4408}{G3303}} stuck fast^{G2043}, and remained^{G3306} unmoveable^{G761}, but^{G1161} the hinder part^{G4403} was broken^{G3089} with^{G5259} the violence^{G970} of the waves^{G2949}.

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Commentary for Acts 27:41

Acts 27:41 is a verse from the New Testament of the Christian Bible, specifically from the Book of Acts, which details the early history of the Christian Church and the missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul. This verse is part of a larger narrative describing Paul's voyage to Rome, where he is to stand trial before the Emperor. The journey, which begins in Caesarea, is fraught with peril, including a severe tempest that has overwhelmed the ship carrying Paul and his companions.

In Acts 27:41, the ship, having been battered by the storm, drifts until it reaches a place described as where "two seas met." This phrase likely refers to a location where the open sea and a more sheltered bay or inlet converge, possibly near the island of Malta, based on the context provided in the subsequent verses. The crew attempts to run the ship aground to prevent it from sinking. The ship's bow lodges firmly on the shore, becoming "unmoveable," while the stern is battered and eventually broken apart by the relentless waves.

The themes present in this verse include divine providence, as Paul had earlier assured the ship's crew that an angel of God had promised his safety and the safety of all aboard; the perils of sea travel in the ancient world, which was heavily dependent on the mercy of the weather and the sea; and the fulfillment of prophecy, as Paul's prediction comes to pass. The historical context reflects the common practice of prisoner transport by sea in the Roman Empire, as well as the risks involved in sea voyages during the winter months, which were generally avoided due to the danger of storms. This event also sets the stage for the subsequent narrative, where Paul and the others make it to shore and he performs miracles while on Malta, furthering the spread of Christianity.

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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: G4045
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: περιπίπτω
   Transliteration: peripíptō
   Pronunciation: per-ee-pip'-to
   Description: from περί and πίπτω; to fall into something that is all around, i.e. light among or upon, be surrounded with:--fall among (into).
   
3. 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).
   
4. Strong's Number: G5117
   There are 88 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τόπος
   Transliteration: tópos
   Pronunciation: top'-os
   Description: apparently a primary word; a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas χώρα is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard:--coast, licence, place, X plain, quarter, + rock, room, where.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1337
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διθάλασσος
   Transliteration: dithálassos
   Pronunciation: dee-thal'-as-sos
   Description: from δίς and θάλασσα; having two seas, i.e. a sound with a double outlet:--where two seas meet.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2027
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐποκέλλω
   Transliteration: epokéllō
   Pronunciation: ep-ok-el'-lo
   Description: from ἐπί and (to urge); to drive upon the shore, i.e. to beach a vessel:--run aground.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3491
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ναῦς
   Transliteration: naûs
   Pronunciation: nowce
   Description: from or (to float); a boat (of any size):--ship.
   
8. 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.
   
9. 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).
   
10. Strong's Number: G3303
    There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέν
    Transliteration: mén
    Pronunciation: men
    Description: a primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with δέ (this one, the former, etc.):--even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2043
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐρείδω
    Transliteration: ereídō
    Pronunciation: er-i'-do
    Description: of obscure affinity; to prop, i.e. (reflexively) get fast:--stick fast.
    
12. Strong's Number: G3306
    There are 105 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μένω
    Transliteration: ménō
    Pronunciation: men'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy):--abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), X thine own.
    
13. Strong's Number: G761
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀσάλευτος
    Transliteration: asáleutos
    Pronunciation: as-al'-yoo-tos
    Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and a derivative of σαλεύω; unshaken, i.e. (by implication) immovable (figuratively):--which cannot be moved, unmovable.
    
14. Strong's Number: G4403
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρύμνα
    Transliteration: prýmna
    Pronunciation: proom'-nah
    Description: feminine of (hindmost); the stern of a ship:--hinder part, stern.
    
15. Strong's Number: G3089
    There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λύω
    Transliteration: lýō
    Pronunciation: loo'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to "loosen" (literally or figuratively):--break (up), destroy, dissolve, (un-)loose, melt, put off. Compare ῥήγνυμι.
    
16. Strong's Number: G5259
    There are 211 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπό
    Transliteration: hypó
    Pronunciation: hoop-o'
    Description: a primary preposition; under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at)):--among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
    
17. Strong's Number: G970
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βία
    Transliteration: bía
    Pronunciation: bee'-ah
    Description: probably akin to βίος (through the idea of vital activity); force:--violence.
    
18. Strong's Number: G2949
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κῦμα
    Transliteration: kŷma
    Pronunciation: koo'-mah
    Description: from (to swell (with young), i.e. bend, curve); a billow (as bursting or toppling):--wave.