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When the wind did not allow us to hold our course, we sailed to the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone. <a href="/nlt/acts/27.htm">New Living Translation</a> We had several days of slow sailing, and after great difficulty we finally neared Cnidus. But the wind was against us, so we sailed across to Crete and along the sheltered coast of the island, past the cape of Salmone. <a href="/esv/acts/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> We sailed slowly for a number of days and arrived with difficulty off Cnidus, and as the wind did not allow us to go farther, we sailed under the lee of Crete off Salmone. <a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After sailing slowly for many days, we arrived off Cnidus. When the wind impeded us, we sailed to the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone. <a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now sailing slowly for many days, and with difficulty having arrived off Cnidus, the wind not permitting us, we sailed under Crete, off Salmone. <a href="/kjv/acts/27.htm">King James Bible</a> 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; <a href="/nkjv/acts/27.htm">New King James Version</a> When we had sailed slowly many days, and arrived with difficulty off Cnidus, the wind not permitting us to proceed, we sailed under the shelter of Crete off Salmone. <a href="/nasb_/acts/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When we had sailed slowly for a good many days, and with difficulty had arrived off Cnidus, since the wind did not permit us to go farther, we sailed under the shelter of Crete, off Salmone; <a href="/nasb/acts/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> When we had sailed slowly for a good many days, and with difficulty had arrived off Cnidus, since the wind did not permit us to go farther, we sailed under the shelter of Crete, off Salmone; <a href="/nasb77/acts/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when we had sailed slowly for a good many days, and with difficulty had arrived off Cnidus, since the wind did not permit us to go farther, we sailed under the shelter of Crete, off Salmone; <a href="/lsb/acts/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when we had sailed slowly for a good many days, and with difficulty had arrived off Cnidus, since the wind did not permit us to go farther, we sailed under the shelter of Crete, off Salmone; <a href="/amp/acts/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For a number of days we sailed slowly and arrived with difficulty off Cnidus; then, because the wind did not allow us to go farther, we sailed under the leeward (sheltered) side of Crete, off Salmone; <a href="/csb/acts/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Sailing slowly for many days, with difficulty we arrived off Cnidus. Since the wind did not allow us to approach it, we sailed along the south side of Crete off Salmone. <a href="/hcsb/acts/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Sailing slowly for many days, we came with difficulty as far as Cnidus. Since the wind did not allow us to approach it, we sailed along the south side of Crete off Salmone. <a href="/asv/acts/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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; <a href="/cev/acts/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We sailed along slowly for several days and had a hard time reaching Cnidus. The wind would not let us go any farther in that direction, so we sailed past Cape Salmone, where the island of Crete would protect us from the wind. <a href="/erv/acts/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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; <a href="/gwt/acts/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We were sailing slowly for a number of days. Our difficulties began along the coast of the city of Cnidus because the wind would not let us go further. So at Cape Salmone, we started to sail for the south side of the island of Crete. <a href="/gnt/acts/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> We sailed slowly for several days and with great difficulty finally arrived off the town of Cnidus. The wind would not let us go any farther in that direction, so we sailed down the sheltered side of the island of Crete, passing by Cape Salmone. <a href="/isv/acts/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> We sailed slowly for a number of days and with difficulty arrived off Cnidus. Then, because the wind was against us, we sailed on the sheltered side of Crete off Cape Salome. <a href="/msb/acts/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After sailing slowly for many days, we arrived off Cnidus. When the wind impeded us, we sailed to the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone. <a href="/net/acts/27.htm">NET Bible</a> We sailed slowly for many days and arrived with difficulty off Cnidus. Because the wind prevented us from going any farther, we sailed under the lee of Crete off Salmone. <a href="/nheb/acts/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When we had sailed slowly many days, and had come with difficulty opposite Cnidus, the wind not allowing us further, we sailed under the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone. <a href="/wbt/acts/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce had come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone: <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> It took several days of slow sailing for us to come with difficulty off Cnidus; from which point, as the wind did not allow us to get on in the direct course, we ran under the lee of Crete by Salmone. <a href="/web/acts/27.htm">World English Bible</a> When we had sailed slowly many days, and had come with difficulty opposite Cnidus, the wind not allowing us further, we sailed under the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having sailed slowly many days, and with difficulty coming down by Cnidus, the wind not permitting us, we sailed under Crete, down by Salmone, <a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now sailing slowly for many days, and with difficulty having arrived off Cnidus, the wind not permitting us, we sailed under Crete, off Salmone. <a href="/ylt/acts/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having sailed slowly many days, and with difficulty coming over-against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over-against Salmone, <a href="/slt/acts/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And in many days sailing slowly, and with difficulty having come to Cnidus, the wind not permitting us, we sailed under Crete, to Salmone;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when for many days we had sailed slowly, and were scarce come over against Gnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed near Crete by Salmone: <a href="/cpdv/acts/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when we had sailed slowly for many days and had barely arrived opposite Cnidus, for the wind was hindering us, we sailed to Crete, near Salmone. <a href="/nabre/acts/27.htm">New American Bible</a> For many days we made little headway, arriving at Cnidus only with difficulty, and because the wind would not permit us to continue our course we sailed for the sheltered side of Crete off Salmone. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> We sailed slowly for a number of days and arrived with difficulty off Cnidus, and as the wind was against us, we sailed under the lee of Crete off Salmone.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And because for a number of days she sailed slowly, we arrived with difficulty towards the Island of Cni’dus; and because the wind would not allow us to sail in a straight course, we had to sail around Crete towards the city of Sal-mo’ne; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And because it was hardly moving for many days, laboring we came next to the island Qnidus, and because the wind would not permit us to go straight, we went around to Crete, opposite the city Salmona.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For many days we sailed slowly; and having with difficulty come off Cnidus, the wind not permitting us to go further, we sailed under the lee of Crete, off Salmone: <a href="/godbey/acts/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And sailing slowly during many days, and were come with difficulty over against Cnidus, the wind not favoring us, we sailed under Crete, opposite Salmone; <a href="/haweis/acts/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then for many days making very slow way, and scarce reaching over against Knidos, the wind not favouring us, we coasted Crete, opposite Cape Salmone: <a href="/mace/acts/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a> For several days we made very little sail, and having scarce got sight of Cnidus, the wind being against us, we bore away between Salmone and Crete: <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> It took several days of slow sailing for us to come with difficulty off Cnidus; from which point, as the wind did not allow us to get on in the direct course, we ran under the lee of Crete by Salmone. <a href="/worrell/acts/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, sailing slowly many days, and with difficulty having come over against Cnidus, the wind not permitting us to approach, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone; <a href="/worsley/acts/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And as we sailed slowly for many days, and were hardly got on to Cnidus, the wind not permitting us, we sailed under Crete by Salmone. <a href="/parallel/acts/27-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=8919" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm">Paul Sails for Rome</a> …6There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board. 7<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">After</a> <a href="/greek/1020.htm" title="1020: bradyploountes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To sail slowly. From bradus and a prolonged form of pleo; to sail slowly.">sailing slowly</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3433.htm" title="3433: molis (Adv) -- With difficulty, hardly, scarcely. Probably by variation for mogis; with difficulty."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: En (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">for</a> <a href="/greek/2425.htm" title="2425: hikanais (Adj-DFP) -- From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit.">many</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmerais (N-DFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">days,</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenoi (V-APM-NMP) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">we arrived</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">off</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2834.htm" title="2834: Knidon (N-AFS) -- Probably of foreign origin; Cnidus, a place in Asia Minor.">Cnidus.</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">When the</a> <a href="/greek/417.htm" title="417: anemou (N-GMS) -- The wind; fig: applied to empty doctrines. From the base of aer; wind; by implication, quarters.">wind</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/4330.htm" title="4330: proseōntos (V-PPA-GMS) -- To permit one to approach, permit further. From pros and eao; to permit further progress.">impeded</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmas (PPro-A1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us,</a> <a href="/greek/5284.htm" title="5284: hypepleusamen (V-AIA-1P) -- To sail under. From hupo and pleo; to sail under the lee of.">we sailed to the lee</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2914.htm" title="2914: Krētēn (N-AFS) -- Crete. Of uncertain derivation; Crete, an island in the Mediterranean.">of Crete,</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">opposite</a> <a href="/greek/4534.htm" title="4534: Salmōnēn (N-AFS) -- Salmone, a promontory on the east of Crete. Perhaps of similar origin to Salamis; Salmone, a place in Crete.">Salmone.</a> 8After we had moved along the coast with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jonah/1-13.htm">Jonah 1:13</a> Nevertheless, the men rowed hard to get back to dry land, but they could not, for the sea was raging against them more and more. <a href="/psalms/107-25.htm">Psalm 107:25-30</a> For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea. / They mounted up to the heavens, then sunk to the depths; their courage melted in their anguish. / They reeled and staggered like drunkards, and all their skill was useless. ... <a href="/ezekiel/27-26.htm">Ezekiel 27:26</a> Your oarsmen have brought you onto the high seas, but the east wind will shatter you in the heart of the sea. <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Matthew 8:24-27</a> Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” / “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. ... <a href="/mark/4-37.htm">Mark 4:37-39</a> Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped. / But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him and said, “Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?” / Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. <a href="/luke/8-23.htm">Luke 8:23-25</a> As they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. / “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!” <a href="/2_corinthians/11-25.htm">2 Corinthians 11:25</a> Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea. <a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6</a> But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. <a href="/psalms/48-7.htm">Psalm 48:7</a> With a wind from the east You wrecked the ships of Tarshish. <a href="/isaiah/33-23.htm">Isaiah 33:23</a> Your ropes are slack; they cannot secure the mast or spread the sail. Then an abundance of spoils will be divided, and even the lame will carry off plunder. <a href="/psalms/107-7.htm">Psalm 107:7</a> He led them on a straight path to reach a city where they could live. <a href="/proverbs/30-4.htm">Proverbs 30:4</a> Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son—surely you know! <a href="/isaiah/54-11.htm">Isaiah 54:11</a> “O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. <a href="/ezekiel/27-29.htm">Ezekiel 27:29</a> All who handle the oars will abandon their ships. The sailors and all the captains of the sea will stand on the shore. <a href="/john/6-18.htm">John 6:18</a> A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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;Cnidus.we sailed.<a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Acts 27:12,13,21</a> 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… <a href="/acts/2-11.htm">Acts 2:11</a> Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.<a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Titus 1:5,12</a> 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: … under.<a href="/acts/27-4.htm">Acts 27:4</a> And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.Crete, or, Candy.Salmone.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/24-15.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/mark/1-34.htm">Allowing</a> <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/acts/2-11.htm">Crete</a> <a href="/acts/14-18.htm">Difficulty</a> <a href="/acts/21-1.htm">Direct</a> <a href="/acts/7-43.htm">Farther</a> <a href="/acts/24-4.htm">Further</a> <a href="/acts/27-4.htm">Lee</a> <a href="/acts/20-15.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/acts/24-23.htm">Permit</a> <a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Point</a> <a href="/acts/27-5.htm">Sailed</a> <a href="/acts/27-6.htm">Sailing</a> <a href="/acts/14-18.htm">Scarce</a> <a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Several</a> <a href="/acts/27-4.htm">Shelter</a> <a href="/luke/24-25.htm">Slow</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-2.htm">Slowly</a> <a href="/acts/26-23.htm">Suffering</a> <a href="/acts/27-4.htm">Wind</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/7-15.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/romans/1-24.htm">Allowing</a> <a href="/acts/28-13.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Crete</a> <a href="/acts/27-8.htm">Difficulty</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">Direct</a> <a href="/acts/27-28.htm">Farther</a> <a href="/acts/27-28.htm">Further</a> <a href="/acts/27-16.htm">Lee</a> <a href="/romans/8-7.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/acts/28-4.htm">Permit</a> <a href="/acts/27-41.htm">Point</a> <a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Sailed</a> <a href="/acts/27-8.htm">Sailing</a> <a href="/genesis/27-30.htm">Scarce</a> <a href="/acts/27-20.htm">Several</a> <a href="/acts/27-16.htm">Shelter</a> <a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Slow</a> <a href="/genesis/8-3.htm">Slowly</a> <a href="/acts/28-8.htm">Suffering</a> <a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Wind</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 27</div>1. <a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Paul shipping toward Rome,</a> 10. <a href="/acts/27-10.htm">foretells of the danger of the voyage,</a> 11. <a href="/acts/27-11.htm">but is not believed.</a> 14. <a href="/acts/27-14.htm">They are tossed to and fro by a storm;</a> 41. <a href="/acts/27-41.htm">and suffer shipwreck;</a> 44. <a href="/acts/27-44.htm">yet all come safe to land.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>After sailing slowly for many days This phrase indicates the challenging conditions faced by Paul and his companions during their journey. The slow progress suggests adverse weather conditions, likely due to contrary winds, which were common in the Mediterranean during certain seasons. This reflects the historical reality of ancient sea travel, where voyages were heavily dependent on wind patterns. The delay also highlights the perseverance and patience required in the face of obstacles, a theme often seen in Paul's missionary journeys.we arrived off Cnidus Cnidus was an ancient city located on the southwestern coast of modern-day Turkey. It was a significant maritime hub in the Roman Empire, known for its strategic location and bustling port. The mention of Cnidus situates the narrative geographically, providing a real-world anchor for the events described. This location was a critical juncture for ships traveling from the eastern Mediterranean to the western regions, emphasizing the importance of this leg of the journey.When the wind impeded us The wind's opposition is a recurring theme in <a href="/acts/27.htm">Acts 27</a>, symbolizing the spiritual and physical challenges faced by Paul. In a broader biblical context, wind often represents the unseen forces that can either aid or hinder human endeavors. This phrase underscores the unpredictability of life and the need for reliance on God's providence, as seen in other scriptural accounts where natural elements play a significant role, such as Jesus calming the storm (<a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39</a>).we sailed to the lee of Crete Sailing to the lee of Crete indicates a strategic decision to seek shelter from the adverse winds. Crete, an island in the Mediterranean, provided a natural barrier against the elements. This action reflects the practical wisdom and adaptability required in navigating life's challenges. Crete's mention also connects to other biblical references, such as <a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Titus 1:5</a>, where Paul addresses the church in Crete, highlighting the island's significance in early Christian history.opposite Salmone Salmone was a promontory on the eastern tip of Crete, known for its rugged coastline. The specific mention of Salmone provides a precise geographical marker, enhancing the historical accuracy of the account. This detail illustrates the meticulous nature of Luke's narrative in Acts, offering insights into the navigational practices of the time. The journey past Salmone signifies a turning point, as the ship moves from open sea to a more sheltered route, symbolizing hope and divine guidance amidst adversity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> - The apostle who is being transported to Rome as a prisoner. His journey is marked by divine purpose and guidance. 2. <a href="/topical/c/cnidus.htm">Cnidus</a> - A city on the southwestern coast of Asia Minor, significant as a navigational point in the journey. 3. <a href="/topical/c/crete.htm">Crete</a> - An island in the Mediterranean Sea, providing shelter from adverse winds during the voyage. 4. <a href="/topical/s/salmone.htm">Salmone</a> - A promontory on the eastern end of Crete, indicating a strategic point in the navigation. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_wind.htm">The Wind</a> - Represents natural challenges and obstacles faced during the journey, symbolizing the unpredictability of life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/n/navigating_life's_storms.htm">Navigating Life's Storms</a> Just as Paul faced literal winds, believers encounter metaphorical storms. Trust in God's sovereignty is crucial. <a href="/topical/d/divine_timing_and_patience.htm">Divine Timing and Patience</a> The slow progress and difficulty in sailing remind us that God's timing is perfect, even when it seems delayed. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_shelter_in_god.htm">Seeking Shelter in God</a> Crete provided physical shelter; similarly, God offers spiritual refuge during life's challenges. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> Despite obstacles, Paul continued his journey. Believers are called to persevere in faith, trusting God's plan. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a> The journey was not undertaken alone. Fellowship and support from others are vital in overcoming life's difficulties.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 27</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_euroclydon_at_that_time.htm">Acts 27:14 mentions a violent northeastern wind (Euroclydon); is there historical or meteorological evidence confirming that such a storm struck at this exact time? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_acts_7_14_and_gen_46_27.htm">How do we reconcile Stephen's claim in Acts 7:14 that 75 people entered Egypt with Genesis 46:27, which specifies only 70?</a> <a href="/q/jacob's_family_size_in_egypt.htm">How many people were in Jacob's family in Egypt? (Genesis 46:27 vs. Acts 7:14)</a> <a href="/q/how_many_of_jacob's_house_went_to_egypt.htm">How many members of the house of Jacob came to Egypt? Seventy souls (Genesis 4 - 27) Seventy-five souls (Acts 7:14)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) When we had sailed slowly many days.--The Etesian gales from the north-west, which prevail in the Archipelago during the latter part of July and the whole of August, were still blowing strongly, and during the "many days" (probably a fortnight or three weeks) the ship had not been able to traverse more than the 120 miles that lay between Myra and Cnidus. To reach the latter place they had probably coasted along Lycia, and gone through the straits between Rhodes and the mainland.And scarce were come over against Cnidus.--Better, with difficulty. Cnidus was situated on a neck of land with a harbour on either side, and was apparently a naval station for the ships that were engaged in the corn-trade between Egypt and Greece (Thucyd. viii. 35). Here, as the coast trends away to the north, and they had no longer the shelter of the land, they were exposed to the full force of the Etesian winds. It was useless to attempt to make head against these, and their only alternative was to steer southward, so as to get, if possible, under the lee of the coast of Crete, the modern Candia. They succeeded in getting as far as Cape Salmone, the eastern point of the island, and finding here some shelter, went on their way westward under the lee of the coast. The name of Salmone appears in Strabo (x. 4) as Samonion, in Pliny (iv. 12) as Samnonium. In modern Greek it takes the form of Capo Salomon.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - Were come with difficulty for scarce were come, A.V.; further suffering for suffering, A.V.; under the lee of for under, A.V. Had sailed slowly (βραδυπλοοῦντες, only here). They were evidently sailing near the wind, and would have to tack frequently. They made in many days no more progress (some hundred and thirty miles) than they would have made in twenty-four hours with a favorable wind. With difficulty (μόλις) they could only just manage to do it, the wind not suffering them (μὴ προσεῶντος, here only). When they had with great difficulty got as far as over against Cnidus, on the coast of Carla, the north wind which caught them made it impossible to go further north. Accordingly they struck nearly due south, and bore down upon Crete, and passing Cape Salmone, its eastern extremity, they came along the southern side of the island. <a href="/commentaries/acts/27-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[After] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. sailing slowly βραδυπλοοῦντες (bradyploountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1020.htm">Strong's 1020: </a> To sail slowly. From bradus and a prolonged form of pleo; to sail slowly. for Ἐν (En) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. many ἱκαναῖς (hikanais) Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2425.htm">Strong's 2425: </a> From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit. days, ἡμέραις (hēmerais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. we arrived γενόμενοι (genomenoi) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. off κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). Cnidus. Κνίδον (Knidon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2834.htm">Strong's 2834: </a> Probably of foreign origin; Cnidus, a place in Asia Minor. [When] the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wind ἀνέμου (anemou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_417.htm">Strong's 417: </a> The wind; fig: applied to empty doctrines. From the base of aer; wind; by implication, quarters. impeded προσεῶντος (proseōntos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4330.htm">Strong's 4330: </a> To permit one to approach, permit further. From pros and eao; to permit further progress. us, ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. we sailed to the lee ὑπεπλεύσαμεν (hypepleusamen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5284.htm">Strong's 5284: </a> To sail under. From hupo and pleo; to sail under the lee of. of Crete, Κρήτην (Krētēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2914.htm">Strong's 2914: </a> Crete. Of uncertain derivation; Crete, an island in the Mediterranean. opposite κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). Salmone. Σαλμώνην (Salmōnēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4534.htm">Strong's 4534: </a> Salmone, a promontory on the east of Crete. Perhaps of similar origin to Salamis; Salmone, a place in Crete. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/27-7.htm">Acts 27:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/27-7.htm">Acts 27:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/27-7.htm">Acts 27:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/27-7.htm">Acts 27:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/27-7.htm">Acts 27:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/27-7.htm">Acts 27:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/27-7.htm">Acts 27:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/27-7.htm">Acts 27:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/27-7.htm">Acts 27:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/27-7.htm">Acts 27:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/27-7.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 27:7 When we had sailed slowly many days (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/27-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 27:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 27:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/27-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 27:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 27:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>