King James Version:
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And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:
Complete Jewish Bible:
From there, we arrived at Rhegium by tacking; but after one day, a south wind sprang up; so we made it to Puteoli the second day.
Berean Standard Bible:
From there we weighed anchor and came to Rhegium. After one day, a south wind came up, and on the second day we arrived at Puteoli.
American Standard Version:
And from thence we made a circuit, and arrived at Rhegium: and after one day a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And from thence{G3606} we fetched a compass{G4022}, and came{G2658} to{G1519} Rhegium{G4484}: and{G2532} after{G3326} one{G3391} day{G2250} the south wind{G3558} blew{G1920}, and we came{G2064} the next day{G1206} to{G1519} Puteoli{G4223}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Acts 27:13
- And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained [their] purpose, loosing [thence], they sailed close by Crete.
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Commentary for Acts 28:13
Acts 28:13 is a verse from the New Testament that describes a segment of the Apostle Paul's journey to Rome. The verse is part of the narrative of the Acts of the Apostles, traditionally attributed to Luke the Evangelist, which details the early Christian church's spread and the missions of its key figures, particularly Paul.
In this verse, Paul and his companions have been shipwrecked on the island of Malta (Acts 27), after a harrowing sea voyage that included a violent storm. They are now continuing their journey to Rome, where Paul is to stand trial before Caesar, as he has appealed to the emperor, a right granted to him as a Roman citizen.
The verse mentions that they "fetched a compass," which likely means they sailed around the southern coast of Sicily, a common navigational practice to avoid the treacherous straits between Sicily and the Italian mainland. The reference to "Rhegium" places them at the southern tip of Italy, in modern-day Reggio Calabria. The journey continues with favorable conditions as a south wind helps them make good progress, allowing them to reach "Puteoli" (modern Pozzuoli) within a day. Puteoli was a significant port near Naples and served as an important entry point for Rome, especially for goods and travelers coming from the East.
The themes present in this verse include divine providence, as the safe continuation of Paul's journey suggests God's protection and guidance in fulfilling his missionary work. It also reflects the early Christians' reliance on Roman infrastructure and legal processes, illustrating the complex relationship between the burgeoning Christian movement and the Roman Empire. Additionally, the verse highlights the missionary zeal and determination of early Christian leaders, as Paul presses on despite hardships, to spread the Gospel and fulfill his calling. The historical context of the verse is set against the backdrop of the Roman Empire's Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and stability that facilitated the spread of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean region.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G3606
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅθεν
Transliteration: hóthen
Pronunciation: hoth'-en
Description: from ὅς with the directive enclitic of source; from which place or source or cause (adverb or conjunction):--from thence, (from) whence, where(-by, -fore, -upon). - Strong's Number: G4022
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περιέρχομαι
Transliteration: periérchomai
Pronunciation: per-ee-er'-khom-ahee
Description: from περί and ἔρχομαι (including its alternate); to come all around, i.e. stroll, vacillate, veer:--fetch a compass, vagabond, wandering about. - Strong's Number: G2658
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καταντάω
Transliteration: katantáō
Pronunciation: kat-an-tah'-o
Description: from κατά and a derivative of ἀντί; to meet against, i.e. arrive at (literally or figuratively):--attain, come. - 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: G4484
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ῥήγιον
Transliteration: Rhḗgion
Pronunciation: hrayg'-ee-on
Description: of Latin origin; Rhegium, a place in Italy:--Rhegium. - 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: G3326
There are 445 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μετά
Transliteration: metá
Pronunciation: met-ah'
Description: a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between ἀπό or ἐκ and εἰς or πρός; less intimate than ἐν and less close than σύν):--after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence. - Strong's Number: G3391
There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μία
Transliteration: mía
Pronunciation: mee'-ah
Description: irregular feminine of εἷς; one or first:--a (certain), + agree, first, one, X other. - 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: G3558
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: νότος
Transliteration: nótos
Pronunciation: not'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; the south(-west) wind; by extension, the southern quarter itself:--south (wind). - Strong's Number: G1920
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐπιγίνομαι
Transliteration: epigínomai
Pronunciation: ep-ig-in'-om-ahee
Description: from ἐπί and γίνομαι; to arrive upon, i.e. spring up (as a wind):--blow. - Strong's Number: G2064
There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔρχομαι
Transliteration: érchomai
Pronunciation: el'-tho
Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set. - Strong's Number: G1206
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δευτεραῖος
Transliteration: deuteraîos
Pronunciation: dyoo-ter-ah'-yos
Description: from δεύτερος; secondary, i.e. (specially) on the second day:--next day. - Strong's Number: G4223
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ποτίολοι
Transliteration: Potíoloi
Pronunciation: pot-ee'-ol-oy
Description: of Latin origin; little wells, i.e. mineral springs; Potioli (i.e. Puteoli), a place in Italy:--Puteoli.