King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;
Complete Jewish Bible:
For a number of days we made little headway, and we arrived off Cnidus only with difficulty. The wind would not let us continue any farther along the direct route; so we ran down along the sheltered side of Crete from Cape Salmone;
Berean Standard Bible:
After sailing slowly for many days, we arrived off Cnidus. When the wind impeded us, we sailed to the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone.
American Standard Version:
And when we had sailed slowly many days, and were come with difficulty over against Cnidus, the wind not further suffering us, we sailed under the lee of Crete, over against Salmone;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G1161} when we had sailed slowly{G1020}{G1722} many{G2425} days{G2250}, and{G2532} scarce{G3433} were come{G1096} over against{G2596} Cnidus{G2834}, the wind{G417} not{G3361} suffering{G4330} us{G2248}, we sailed under{G5284} Crete{G2914}, over against{G2596} Salmone{G4534};
Cross-References (KJV):
Acts 27:21
- ¶ But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
Titus 1:5
- ¶ For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:
Acts 27:12
- ¶ And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, [and there] to winter; [which is] an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
Acts 27:13
- And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained [their] purpose, loosing [thence], they sailed close by Crete.
Acts 2:11
- Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.
Titus 1:12
- One of themselves, [even] a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians [are] alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.
Acts 27:4
- And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
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Commentary for Acts 27:7
Acts 27:7 is a verse from the New Testament of the Bible, specifically from the book of Acts, which recounts the early history of the Christian church and the spread of the gospel after Jesus' ascension. This verse is part of a larger narrative describing the sea voyage of the Apostle Paul, who was being transported as a prisoner to Rome to stand trial before the emperor.
In this verse, the journey is depicted as challenging and slow, with the ship barely making progress against adverse winds. The ship had managed to sail only as far as the area near Cnidus, a coastal city in southwestern Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Unfavorable weather conditions, particularly the wind, forced the ship to change course and sail southward, hugging the coast of Crete, passing by Cape Salmone, the easternmost point of the island. This detail reflects the realities of ancient seafaring, where sailors were at the mercy of the weather and had to navigate carefully to avoid shipwreck.
The themes present in this verse include the trials and hardships faced by early Christians, the sovereignty of God over nature, and the providential care for Paul, who was on a mission to spread the Gospel. The historical context of the verse is the Roman Empire's control over the Mediterranean Sea, the extensive network of Roman roads and maritime routes that facilitated travel and communication, and the precarious nature of sea travel in the ancient world, which often involved danger and the potential for shipwreck.
The verse also sets the stage for one of the most dramatic episodes in the Acts of the Apostles, as Paul's voyage will eventually lead to a shipwreck on the island of Malta (Acts 27:27-44). This event becomes an opportunity for Paul to demonstrate God's power and his own leadership, as he encourages those on board and ultimately ensures their safety. Acts 27:7, therefore, captures a moment in a larger narrative of divine guidance and the relentless spread of Christianity against all odds.
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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: G1020
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: βραδυπλοέω
Transliteration: bradyploéō
Pronunciation: brad-oo-plo-eh'-o
Description: from βραδύς and a prolonged form of πλέω; to sail slowly:--sail slowly. - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G2425
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἱκανός
Transliteration: hikanós
Pronunciation: hik-an-os'
Description: from ( or , akin to ἥκω) (to arrive); competent (as if coming in season), i.e. ample (in amount) or fit (in character):--able, + content, enough, good, great, large, long (while), many, meet, much, security, sore, sufficient, worthy. - Strong's Number: G2250
There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμέρα
Transliteration: hēméra
Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years. - 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: G3433
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μόλις
Transliteration: mólis
Pronunciation: mol'-is
Description: probably by variation for μόγις; with difficulty:--hardly, scarce(-ly), + with much work. - Strong's Number: G1096
There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γίνομαι
Transliteration: gínomai
Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought. - Strong's Number: G2596
There are 436 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κατά
Transliteration: katá
Pronunciation: kat-ah'
Description: a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined):--about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity. - Strong's Number: G2834
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Κνίδος
Transliteration: Knídos
Pronunciation: knee'-dos
Description: probably of foreign origin; Cnidus, a place in Asia Minor:--Cnidus. - Strong's Number: G417
There are 229 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄνεμος
Transliteration: ánemos
Pronunciation: an'-em-os
Description: from the base of ἀήρ; wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth):--wind. - Strong's Number: G3361
There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μή
Transliteration: mḗ
Pronunciation: may
Description: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ. - Strong's Number: G4330
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: προσεάω
Transliteration: proseáō
Pronunciation: pros-eh-ah'-o
Description: from πρός and ἐάω; to permit further progress:--suffer. - 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. - Strong's Number: G5284
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑποπλέω
Transliteration: hypopléō
Pronunciation: hoop-op-leh'-o
Description: from ὑπό and πλέω; to sail under the lee of:--sail under. - 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. - Strong's Number: G4534
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Σαλμώνη
Transliteration: Salmṓnē
Pronunciation: sal-mo'-nay
Description: perhaps of similar origin to Σαλαμίς; Salmone, a place in Crete:--Salmone.