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So we gave way and let ourselves be driven along.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And the ship having been caught and not being able to face to the wind, having given way, we were driven along.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let <i>her</i> drive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So when the ship was caught, and could not head into the wind, we let <i>her</i> drive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and when the ship was caught <i>in it</i> and could not head up into the wind, we gave up and let ourselves be driven <i>by the wind.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and when the ship was caught in it and could not face the wind, we gave way to it and let ourselves be driven along.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and when the ship was caught <i>in it,</i> and could not face the wind, we gave way <i>to it,</i> and let ourselves be driven along.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and when the ship was caught <i>in it</i> and could not face the wind, we gave way <i>to it</i> and let ourselves be carried along.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and when the ship was caught in it and could not head against the wind [to gain stability], we gave up and [letting her drift] were driven along.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Since the ship was caught and unable to head into the wind, we gave way to it and were driven along.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Since the ship was caught and was unable to head into the wind, we gave way to it and were driven along. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and when the ship was caught, and could not face the wind, we gave way to it, and were driven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The wind struck the ship, and we could not sail against it. So we let the wind carry the ship. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and when the ship was caught, and could not face the wind, we gave way to it, and were driven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The wind carried the ship away, and we couldn't sail against the wind. We couldn't do anything, so we were carried along by the wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />It hit the ship, and since it was impossible to keep the ship headed into the wind, we gave up trying and let it be carried along by the wind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The ship was caught so that it couldn't face the wind, and we gave up and were swept along. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Unable to head into the wind, the ship was caught up. So we gave way and let ourselves be driven along.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When the ship was caught in it and could not head into the wind, we gave way to it and were driven along.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When the ship was caught, and could not face the wind, we gave way to it, and were driven along.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />She was unable to make headway against the gale; so we gave up and let her drive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When the ship was caught and couldn’t face the wind, we gave way to it and were driven along. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the ship being caught, and not being able to bear up against the wind, having given [her] up, we were carried on,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And the ship having been caught and not being able to face to the wind, having given way, we were driven along.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the ship being caught, and not being able to bear up against the wind, having given her up, we were borne on,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the ship having been caught, and not able to resist the wind, yielding we were carried away.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up against the wind, giving up the ship to the winds, we were driven. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And once the ship had been caught in it and was not able to strive against the wind, giving over the ship to the winds, we were driven along.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Since the ship was caught up in it and could not head into the wind we gave way and let ourselves be driven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Since the ship was caught and could not be turned head-on into the wind, we gave way to it and were driven.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when the ship was caught, and could not bear against the wind, we let her drive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And the ship was carried by force and could not stand against the wind and we surrendered to its power.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And the ship being caught and unable to bear up against the wind, we committed it to the gale, and were driven along.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and the ship having been seized, and being unable to resist the wind, having given away to it, we were borne along.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and the ship becoming ungovernable, and unable to bear up in the eye of the wind, we gave up the attempt, and let her drive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />we could not go upon the wind, but were forc'd to let her drive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />She was unable to make headway against the gale; so we gave up and let her drive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And, the ship being caught, and unable to face the wind, yielding to it, we were borne along.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And the ship being hurried on, and not able to face the wind, we gave it up and <i>so</i> were carried <i>along.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/27-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=9005" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm">The Storm at Sea</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>But it was not long before a cyclone called the Northeaster swept down across the island. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></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/1410.htm" title="1410: dynamenou (V-PPM/P-GNS) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">Unable</a> <a href="/greek/503.htm" title="503: antophthalmein (V-PNA) -- From a compound of anti and ophthalmos; to face.">to head into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/417.htm" title="417: anemō (N-DMS) -- The wind; fig: applied to empty doctrines. From the base of aer; wind; by implication, quarters.">wind,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4143.htm" title="4143: ploiou (N-GNS) -- A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.">ship</a> <a href="/greek/4884.htm" title="4884: synarpasthentos (V-APP-GNS) -- To seize, drag by force. From sun and harpazo; to snatch together, i.e. Seize.">was caught up.</a> <a href="/greek/1929.htm" title="1929: epidontes (V-APA-NMP) -- (a) trans: I hand in, give up, (b) intrans: I give way (to the wind). From epi and didomi; to give over.">So we gave way</a> <a href="/greek/5342.htm" title="5342: epherometha (V-IIM/P-1P) -- To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb.">and let ourselves be driven along.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">16</span>Passing to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we barely managed to secure the lifeboat.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jonah/1-4.htm">Jonah 1:4</a></span><br />Then the LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship was in danger of breaking apart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-37.htm">Mark 4:37</a></span><br />Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Matthew 8:24</a></span><br />Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-25.htm">Psalm 107:25-27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/27-26.htm">Ezekiel 27:26</a></span><br />Your oarsmen have brought you onto the high seas, but the east wind will shatter you in the heart of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-20.htm">Isaiah 57:20</a></span><br />But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea, for it cannot be still, and its waves churn up mire and muck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-23.htm">Luke 8:23</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-9.htm">Psalm 89:9</a></span><br />You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/9-8.htm">Job 9:8</a></span><br />He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-25.htm">2 Corinthians 11:25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-2.htm">Psalm 46:2-3</a></span><br />Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-4.htm">Nahum 1:4</a></span><br />He rebukes the sea and dries it up; He makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither, and the flower of Lebanon wilts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-4.htm">Proverbs 30:4</a></span><br />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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-15.htm">Isaiah 51:15</a></span><br />For I am the LORD your God who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.</p><p class="hdg">we.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/27-27.htm">Acts 27:27</a></b></br> But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/3-4.htm">James 3:4</a></b></br> Behold also the ships, which though <i>they be</i> so great, and <i>are</i> driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/27-8.htm">Able</a> <a href="/acts/26-16.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/acts/26-21.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/acts/22-11.htm">Couldn't</a> <a href="/john/6-37.htm">Drive</a> <a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Driven</a> <a href="/acts/25-16.htm">Face</a> <a href="/mark/4-37.htm">Gale</a> <a href="/matthew/14-31.htm">Grip</a> <a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Head</a> <a href="/mark/6-48.htm">Headway</a> <a href="/acts/9-25.htm">Letting</a> <a href="/acts/27-10.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/acts/27-14.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/john/19-15.htm">Storm</a> <a href="/acts/25-7.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/acts/26-13.htm">Way</a> <a href="/acts/27-14.htm">Wind</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/27-16.htm">Able</a> <a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/acts/27-27.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-2.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/romans/8-3.htm">Couldn't</a> <a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Drive</a> <a href="/acts/27-17.htm">Driven</a> <a href="/romans/8-36.htm">Face</a> <a href="/acts/27-20.htm">Gale</a> <a href="/exodus/4-4.htm">Grip</a> <a href="/acts/27-34.htm">Head</a> <a href="/mark/6-48.htm">Headway</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-21.htm">Letting</a> <a href="/acts/27-16.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/acts/27-17.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/acts/27-18.htm">Storm</a> <a href="/romans/1-20.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/acts/27-17.htm">Way</a> <a href="/acts/27-40.htm">Wind</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Paul shipping toward Rome,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/27-10.htm">foretells of the danger of the voyage,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/27-11.htm">but is not believed.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/27-14.htm">They are tossed to and fro by a storm;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/27-41.htm">and suffer shipwreck;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/27-44.htm">yet all come safe to land.</a></span><br></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'; 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The Mediterranean Sea, where this event took place, is known for its sudden and violent storms, particularly during the autumn and winter months. The ship's predicament highlights the limitations of human effort against the forces of nature, a theme often seen in Scripture, such as in <a href="/jonah/1-13.htm">Jonah 1:13</a>, where sailors also struggle against a storm. This situation can be seen as a metaphor for human helplessness without divine intervention, echoing the biblical principle that God's power is made perfect in weakness (<a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a>).<p><b>the ship was caught up</b><br>The ship being "caught up" suggests it was seized by the storm, unable to maintain its intended course. This reflects the unpredictability and danger of sea travel in the ancient world, where ships were at the mercy of the elements. The Greek term used here can imply being seized or taken by force, illustrating the overwhelming power of the storm. This imagery can be connected to spiritual battles, where believers may feel overwhelmed by life's storms but are reminded of God's sovereignty and control over all circumstances (<a href="/psalms/107-23.htm">Psalm 107:23-30</a>).<p><b>So we gave way</b><br>The decision to "give way" indicates a strategic choice by the sailors to stop resisting the storm and allow the ship to be carried by the wind. This action demonstrates a surrender to the circumstances, which can be seen as an act of wisdom and survival. In a spiritual sense, this can be likened to surrendering to God's will, trusting in His guidance even when the path is unclear. <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a> encourages believers to trust in the Lord with all their heart and lean not on their own understanding.<p><b>and let ourselves be driven along</b><br>Allowing themselves to be "driven along" signifies a relinquishing of control, trusting the ship's fate to the storm's direction. This can be seen as a parallel to the Christian life, where believers are called to be led by the Holy Spirit (<a href="/romans/8-14.htm">Romans 8:14</a>). The imagery of being driven by the wind can also evoke the idea of being carried by the Spirit, as seen in <a href="/john/3-8.htm">John 3:8</a>, where Jesus speaks of the Spirit's movement as like the wind. This phrase underscores the theme of faith and reliance on God's providence in the midst of life's uncertainties.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who is being transported to Rome as a prisoner. His journey is marked by divine interventions and opportunities to witness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ship.htm">The Ship</a></b><br>A vessel carrying Paul and other prisoners, along with the crew and soldiers. It becomes a central element in the account of <a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm">Acts 27</a>, symbolizing the trials and challenges faced by believers.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wind.htm">The Wind</a></b><br>Represents the uncontrollable forces and challenges that believers encounter. In this context, it is a literal storm that prevents the ship from maintaining its course.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crew.htm">The Crew</a></b><br>Includes sailors and soldiers responsible for navigating the ship. Their actions and decisions reflect human attempts to control circumstances.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sea.htm">The Sea</a></b><br>Often symbolizes chaos and uncertainty in biblical literature. Here, it is the setting for the unfolding drama of faith and divine providence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Just as the ship was driven by the wind, our lives can be driven by circumstances beyond our control. Trusting in God's sovereignty provides peace amidst life's storms.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_adversity.htm">Faith in Adversity</a></b><br>Like Paul, believers are called to maintain faith even when situations seem dire. Our faith can be a testimony to others during challenging times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_purpose_in_trials.htm">Divine Purpose in Trials</a></b><br>The storm and subsequent shipwreck were not outside God's plan. Similarly, our trials can serve a greater purpose in God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/human_limitations_and_divine_power.htm">Human Limitations and Divine Power</a></b><br>The inability of the crew to control the ship highlights human limitations. Recognizing our limitations can lead us to rely more fully on God's power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a></b><br>The journey involved a community of people. In our spiritual journey, we are encouraged to support and encourage one another, especially during difficult times.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'not_known,_not_heard'_mean.htm">What events occurred during Paul's voyage to Rome?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_didn't_sailors_recognize_malta.htm">Acts 27:39 states they did not recognize the land, yet Malta was a known port; how could experienced sailors fail to identify it?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_appear_to_12_or_11_disciples.htm">How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?</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>(15) <span class= "bld">And could not bear up into the wind.</span>--The Greek verb is literally, "to look into the wind's eye," to <span class= "ital">face</span> the wind. The figure is a sufficiently natural one in all languages; but it perhaps received additional vividness from the fact that a large eye was commonly painted on the prow of Greek vessels. The practice is still not unusual in Mediterranean boats. Assuming the direction of the gale to have been as stated in the previous Note the ship was now driven in a south-west direction, scudding before the wind.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> <span class="accented">- Face the wind</span> for <span class="accented">bear up into the wind</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">gave way to it, and were driven</span> for <span class="accented">let her drive</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">Was caught</span>; <span class="greek">συναρπασθέντος</span>, only here in this sense of being caught and carried away by the gale, but used in three other places by St. Luke (and only by him), viz. <a href="/luke/8-29.htm">Luke 8:29</a>; <a href="/acts/6-12.htm">Acts 6:12</a>; <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Acts 19:29</a>. It is found more than once in the LXX., and is common in classical Greek. Sophocles uses it of a storm which carries everything away, <span class="greek">Πάντα ξυναρπάσας</span> <span class="greek">θύελλ ὅπως</span> ('Elect.,' 1150). <span class="cmt_word">Face</span>; <span class="greek">ἀντοφθαλμεῖν</span>, only here in the New Testament; but in Polybius and elsewhere it is said or' looking any one in the face with defiance. And so Wisd. 12:14; Ecclus. 19:5 (Complut. Edit.), <span class="greek">ἀντοφθαλμῶν ἡδονᾶις</span>, "resisteth pleasures," A.V. Compare the phrase, "looked one another in the face" (<a href="/2_kings/14-8.htm">2 Kings 14:8, 11</a>, <span class="greek">ὤφθησαν προσώποις</span>). Hence here it means simply "resist," or "stand against," or, as well rendered in the R.V., "face." Gave way to it, etc.; <span class="greek">ἐπιδόντες</span> <span class="greek">ἐφερόμεθα</span>, a rather obscure phrase, but best explained "giving her" (the ship) to the wind, "we were carried" rapidly before it. <span class="greek">Ἑπιδίδωμι</span>, is to give, to give up, to give into any one's hand (<a href="/luke/4-17.htm">Luke 4:17</a>; <a href="/acts/15-30.htm">Acts 15:30</a>). <span class="greek">ἐπιδόντες</span> is opposed to <span class="greek">ἀντοφθαλμεῖν</span>, giving up to, abandoning her to, as opposed to <span class="accented">resisting.</span> <span class="greek">Ἐφερόμεθα</span>, we were hurried along before the wind, without will or choice of our own (as ver. 17). Common in Homer and other classical writers, for being borne along by wind, or waves, or storm, etc. (For the application of <span class="greek">φέρομαι</span> in the middle voice to a wind, see <a href="/acts/2-2.htm">Acts 2:2</a>.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/27-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Unable</span><br /><span class="grk">δυναμένου</span> <span class="translit">(dynamenou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to head into</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀντοφθαλμεῖν</span> <span class="translit">(antophthalmein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_503.htm">Strong's 503: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a compound of anti and ophthalmos; to face.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῷ</span> <span class="translit">(tō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wind,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνέμῳ</span> <span class="translit">(anemō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_417.htm">Strong's 417: </a> </span><span class="str2">The wind; fig: applied to empty doctrines. From the base of aer; wind; by implication, quarters.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ship</span><br /><span class="grk">πλοίου</span> <span class="translit">(ploiou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4143.htm">Strong's 4143: </a> </span><span class="str2">A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was caught up.</span><br /><span class="grk">συναρπασθέντος</span> <span class="translit">(synarpasthentos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4884.htm">Strong's 4884: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seize, drag by force. From sun and harpazo; to snatch together, i.e. Seize.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[So] we gave way</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιδόντες</span> <span class="translit">(epidontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1929.htm">Strong's 1929: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) trans: I hand in, give up, (b) intrans: I give way (to the wind). From epi and didomi; to give over.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] let ourselves be driven along.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐφερόμεθα</span> <span class="translit">(epherometha)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5342.htm">Strong's 5342: </a> </span><span class="str2">To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. 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