Bible Commentary

But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. 14. there arose against it ] The word “it” must mean the last-mentioned subject, the island Crete. Thus the A. V. would state that the south wind, which already had begun to blow, became tempestuous, and dashed against the island. But if … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 27:14”

And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained [their] purpose, loosing [thence,] they sailed close by Crete. 13. the south wind blew softly ] The storm appeared to have in some degree abated, and the change of wind must have been very complete, for (see Act 27:7-8) they had previously sailed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 27:13”

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 southwest and northwest. 12. not commodious to winter in ] And this was what … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 27:12”

Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. 11. the centurion believed ( R. V. gave more heed to)] As the centurion was in charge of prisoners for the Imperial tribunal, his wish would be much regarded by both owner and sailing-master. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 27:11”

And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives. 10. Sirs, I perceive that this ( R. V. the) voyage will be with hur, and much damage ( R. V. injury and much loss)]. Evidently … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 27:10”

Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished [them,] 9. Now when much time was spent ] Waiting for a change of wind, and in debate on what course should next be taken. and when sailing ( R. V. and the voyage) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 27:9”

And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city [of] Lasea. 8. and hardly passing it ] “Hardly” is in the original the same word which was rendered “scarce” in the previous verse. Read (with R. V.) “with difficulty coasting along it.” The verb represents … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 27:8”

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; 7. sailed slowly many days ] Kept back by the same head-winds. and scarce were come over against Cnidus ] The word rendered “scarce” would be better “with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 27:7”

And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein. 6. a ship of Alexandria ] They found a means of transport into Italy sooner perhaps than they had expected. It may be that the same strong contrary winds from the west which had altered already the course … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 27:6”

And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, [a city] of Lycia. 5. the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia ] R. V., more correctly, “the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia.” These two countries formed the coast of Asia Minor in that portion which is opposite … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 27:5”