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<a href="/nasb/acts/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> But before very long there rushed down from the land a violent wind, called Euraquilo; <a href="/nasb77/acts/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But before very long there rushed down from the land a violent wind, called Euraquilo; <a href="/lsb/acts/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But before very long there rushed down from the land a violent wind, called Euraquilo; <a href="/amp/acts/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But soon afterward a violent wind, called Euraquilo [a northeaster, a tempestuous windstorm like a typhoon], came rushing down from the island; <a href="/csb/acts/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But before long, a fierce wind called the “northeaster” rushed down from the island. <a href="/hcsb/acts/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But not long afterward, a fierce wind called the &#8220northeaster&#8221 rushed down from the island. <a href="/asv/acts/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> But after no long time there beat down from it a tempestuous wind, which is called Euraquilo: <a href="/cev/acts/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But soon a strong wind called "The Northeaster" blew against us from the island. <a href="/erv/acts/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> But after no long time there beat down from it a tempestuous wind, which is called Euraquilo: <a href="/gwt/acts/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Soon a powerful wind (called a northeaster) blew from the island. <a href="/gnt/acts/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> But soon a very strong wind--the one called "Northeaster"--blew down from the island. <a href="/isv/acts/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> But it was not long before a violent wind (called a northeaster) swept down from the island. <a href="/msb/acts/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But it was not long before a cyclone called the Northeaster swept down across the island. <a href="/net/acts/27.htm">NET Bible</a> Not long after this, a hurricane-force wind called the northeaster blew down from the island. <a href="/nheb/acts/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But before long, a stormy wind beat down from shore, which is called Euraquilo. <a href="/wbt/acts/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But it was not long before a furious north-east wind, coming down from the mountains, burst upon us and carried the ship out of her course. <a href="/web/acts/27.htm">World English Bible</a> But before long, a stormy wind beat down from shore, which is called Euroclydon. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and not long after, there came down from it a turbulent wind [that] is called the Euroclydon, <a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But not long after, there came down from it a tempestuous wind called the Northeaster. <a href="/ylt/acts/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, that is called Euroclydon, <a href="/slt/acts/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And after not much a violent wind struck against it, called Enroclydon.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But not long after, there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroaquilo. <a href="/cpdv/acts/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But not long afterward, a violent wind came against them, which is called the Northeast Wind. <a href="/nabre/acts/27.htm">New American Bible</a> Before long an offshore wind of hurricane force called a “Northeaster” struck. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But soon a violent wind, called the northeaster, rushed down from Crete.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> A short while after, there arose against us a hurricane called Ty-phon’ic Eu-roc’lydon. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And after a little while, the wind of a hurricane came upon us called “Typhoniqos Euroqlydon”.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But in a little time a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon, blew against it. <a href="/godbey/acts/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Not long afterward a typhonic wind, called Euraquilo, set in against her; <a href="/haweis/acts/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But not long after a hurricane wind, called Euroclydon, drove us towards the island, <a href="/mace/acts/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but soon after it blew a storm from north-east, which bore so upon the ship, <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But it was not long before a furious north-east wind, coming down from the mountains, burst upon us and carried the ship out of her course. <a href="/worrell/acts/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, not long after, there beat down upon it a tempestuous wind, which is called Euroclydon. <a href="/worsley/acts/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind called Euroclydon. <a href="/parallel/acts/27-14.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=8998" 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">The Storm at Sea</a> 13When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete. 14<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">it was not</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: poly (Adj-ANS) -- Much, many; often. ">long</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">before</a> <a href="/greek/5189.htm" title="5189: typhōnikos (Adj-NMS) -- Violent, tempestuous, stormy. From a derivative of tupho; stormy.">a cyclone</a> <a href="/greek/417.htm" title="417: anemos (N-NMS) -- The wind; fig: applied to empty doctrines. From the base of aer; wind; by implication, quarters."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: kaloumenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">called</a> <a href="/greek/2148.htm" title="2148: Eurakylōn (N-NMS) -- An east-north-east wind. From Euros and kludon; a storm from the East, i.e. a Levanter.">the Northeaster</a> <a href="/greek/906.htm" title="906: ebalen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.">swept</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">down across</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēs (PPro-GF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">the island.</a> 15Unable to head into the wind, the ship was caught up. So we gave way and let ourselves be driven along.…<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/1-4.htm">Jonah 1:4</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Matthew 8:24</a> Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping. <a href="/mark/4-37.htm">Mark 4:37</a> Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped. <a href="/luke/8-23.htm">Luke 8:23</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. <a href="/psalms/107-25.htm">Psalm 107:25-29</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/13-11.htm">Ezekiel 13:11-13</a> tell those whitewashing the wall that it will fall. Rain will come in torrents, I will send hailstones plunging down, and a windstorm will burst forth. / Surely when the wall has fallen, you will not be asked, ‘Where is the whitewash with which you covered it?’ / Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: In My wrath I will release a windstorm, and in My anger torrents of rain and hail will fall with destructive fury. <a href="/job/38-1.htm">Job 38:1</a> Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: <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="/nahum/1-3.htm">Nahum 1:3-4</a> The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. His path is in the whirlwind and storm, and clouds are the dust beneath His feet. / 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. <a href="/psalms/148-8.htm">Psalm 148:8</a> lightning and hail, snow and clouds, powerful wind fulfilling His word, <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="/jeremiah/23-19.htm">Jeremiah 23:19</a> Behold, the storm of the LORD has gone out with fury, a whirlwind swirling down upon the heads of the wicked. <a href="/jeremiah/25-32.htm">Jeremiah 25:32</a> This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold! Disaster is spreading from nation to nation; a mighty storm is rising from the ends of the earth.” <a href="/jeremiah/30-23.htm">Jeremiah 30:23</a> Behold, the storm of the LORD has gone out with fury, a whirlwind swirling down upon the heads of the wicked. <a href="/matthew/14-24.htm">Matthew 14:24</a> but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.not.<a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21-27</a> And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided… <a href="/jonah/1-3.htm">Jonah 1:3-5</a> But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD… arose, or beat.<a href="/psalms/107-25.htm">Psalm 107:25-27</a> For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof… <a href="/ezekiel/27-26.htm">Ezekiel 27:26</a> Thy rowers have brought thee into great waters: the east wind hath broken thee in the midst of the seas.<a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Matthew 8:24</a> And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.Euroclydon.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/22-19.htm">Beat</a> <a href="/acts/1-18.htm">Burst</a> <a href="/acts/24-2.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/acts/21-7.htm">Course</a> <a href="/acts/26-11.htm">Force</a> <a href="/acts/22-23.htm">Furious</a> <a href="/acts/27-10.htm">Great</a> <a href="/nahum/1-3.htm">Hurricane</a> <a href="/acts/26-29.htm">Little</a> <a href="/luke/23-30.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/acts/27-12.htm">North-East</a> <a href="/acts/21-30.htm">Rushed</a> <a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Shore</a> <a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/matthew/16-3.htm">Stormy</a> <a href="/acts/23-3.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/luke/11-25.htm">Swept</a> <a href="/jonah/1-13.htm">Tempestuous</a> <a href="/acts/27-9.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/23-10.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Wind</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/9-27.htm">Beat</a> <a href="/genesis/7-11.htm">Burst</a> <a href="/romans/11-15.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/acts/28-13.htm">Course</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-7.htm">Force</a> <a href="/genesis/40-2.htm">Furious</a> <a href="/acts/27-16.htm">Great</a> <a href="/job/21-18.htm">Hurricane</a> <a href="/acts/27-28.htm">Little</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-2.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/acts/27-12.htm">North-East</a> <a href="/jude/1-11.htm">Rushed</a> <a href="/acts/27-15.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Shore</a> <a href="/acts/28-6.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/psalms/50-3.htm">Stormy</a> <a href="/acts/27-41.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/revelation/12-4.htm">Swept</a> <a href="/psalms/50-3.htm">Tempestuous</a> <a href="/acts/27-20.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/27-18.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/acts/27-15.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'; 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In the context of <a href="/acts/27.htm">Acts 27</a>, Paul and his companions were on a ship journeying to Rome. The urgency here highlights the unpredictability of maritime travel in the ancient world, where weather conditions could change rapidly, posing significant dangers to sailors.a cyclone called the Northeaster The term "Northeaster" refers to a violent windstorm common in the Mediterranean Sea, known as a "Euroclydon" or "Euraquilo" in other translations. This type of storm is characterized by strong, cold winds coming from the northeast. Such storms were feared by ancient mariners due to their intensity and the difficulty in navigating through them. The mention of a specific name for the storm suggests its notoriety among sailors of the time.swept down across the island The island referred to here is Crete, where the ship had been attempting to sail along the southern coast. The geographical position of Crete made it susceptible to such storms, which could easily catch ships off guard. The phrase "swept down" conveys the overwhelming force and sudden impact of the storm, emphasizing the perilous situation faced by Paul and those on board. This event sets the stage for the subsequent shipwreck, illustrating the theme of divine providence and protection throughout Paul's journey, as seen in other biblical narratives where God delivers His people from natural disasters.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is being transported as a prisoner to Rome. He is central to the account and demonstrates faith and leadership during the storm. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_ship's_crew.htm">The Ship's Crew</a> Includes sailors and the centurion Julius, who is responsible for Paul. They face the challenge of navigating the storm. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_northeaster.htm">The Northeaster (Euraquilo)</a> A violent windstorm that is common in the Mediterranean Sea, known for its destructive power. The Greek term "Euraquilo" combines "Euros" (east wind) and "Aquila" (north wind). 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_island_of_crete.htm">The Island of Crete</a> The ship was sailing near Crete when the storm hit. Crete is a significant location in the Mediterranean Sea, known for its challenging sailing conditions. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_mediterranean_sea.htm">The Mediterranean Sea</a> The body of water where the events take place, known for its unpredictable weather patterns, especially during certain seasons.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a> The storm serves as a reminder of God's control over nature and circumstances. Even in chaos, God has a purpose and plan. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_adversity.htm">Faith in Adversity</a> Paul's calm and leadership during the storm exemplify faith and trust in God's promises, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in trials. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_leadership.htm">Community and Leadership</a> The situation highlights the importance of wise leadership and community support during crises. Paul’s influence on the crew underscores the impact of godly leadership. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_wisdom.htm">Preparation and Wisdom</a> The decision to sail despite warnings reflects the need for discernment and wisdom in decision-making, especially when facing potential danger.<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/what_does_'not_known,_not_heard'_mean.htm">What events occurred during Paul's voyage to Rome?</a> <a href="/q/are_paul's_hardships_historically_supported.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23–27 – Are Paul’s extensive hardships, including multiple shipwrecks, supported by any historical or archaeological records? </a> <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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) There arose against it . . .--The Greek pronoun is in the feminine, and as the noun used for ship is, throughout the narrative, in the neuter, the difference of gender presents a difficulty. Grammatically the pronoun seems to refer to Crete, and if referred to it, the sentence admits of three possible constructions: (1) the wind drove us against Crete; or (2), blew against Crete; or (3), drove down on us from Crete. Of these, (1) and (2) are at variance with the facts of the case, as the gale blew the ship away from Crete to the south, while (3), which is as tenable grammatically, exactly agrees with them. Some translators (e.g., Luther) have, however, referred the pronoun to the noun "purpose,"--"the wind blew against their purpose;" but this gives a less satisfactory sense. Of the English versions Wiclif gives "was against it," leaving the sense ambiguous. Tyndale and Cranmer follow Luther, "there arose against their purpose." The Geneva adopts the first of the above readings, "there arose against Candie," and is followed by the Rhemish, "drove against it."A tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.--The Greek adjective typhonic is perpetuated in the modern "typhoon," as applied to whirlwinds like that now described. The "vortex" of such a wind is indeed its distinguishing feature. The name Euroclydon, which is fairly represented by such a word as "wide-wave," or "broad-billow," is not found elsewhere, and, if the reading be genuine, must be looked on as a term which St. Luke reported as actually used by the sailors on board. Some of the best MSS., however, give the form Euro-aquilo, which, though a somewhat hybrid word unknown to Greek and Latin writers, fits in, as meaning north-east, or, more strictly, east by north, with all the phenomena described. The earlier English--Wiclif, Tyndale, Cranmer, and the Geneva--all give "north-east," while the Rhemish reproduces the term Euro-aquilo, without attempting to translate. A sudden change from south to north, with a great increase of violence, is a common phenomenon in the autumnal storms of the Mediterranean, and in this instance the blast would seem to have rushed down on the ship from the hills of Crete.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - After no long time for not long after, A.V.; beat down from for arose against, A.V.; which is called Euraquilo for called Euroclydon, A.V. and T.B. There beat down from it (ἔβαλε κατ αὐτῆς). The meaning of this somewhat difficult phrase clearly is that given by Alford and Howson, and, on second thoughts, by Smith, viz. that a violent squall from the north-east beat down the heights and through the valleys of the island, becoming more violent when they had passed Cape Matala, and compelled them to alter their course, and run south-west before the wind towards the island of Clauda; ἔβαλεν in a neuter sense, "struck," or "beat," or "fell," as in Homer (see Liddell and Scott). Κατ αὐτῆς. Farrar thinks it "certain" that the right rendering is "against her," viz. the ship, because ἔβαλεν could not be used with nothing to follow it," 1.e. he thinks you must say ἔβαλεν κατὰ something. But as πλοῖον is the word used for the ship, not ναῦς, it seems very difficult to suppose that Luke could say αὐτῆς, and not αὐτοῦ. It is better, therefore, to refer ἀὐτῆς to Κρήτη, and either to understand it "down it," like κατ Οὐλύμποιο καρήνων, "down the heights of Olympus;" κατὰ πέτρης, "down the rock," etc., or simply "against it," as in the A.V., which obviates Dr. Farrar's objection. If taken in the sense of "down" there is the same idea of a squall "rushing down" from the hills into the lake, in <a href="/luke/8-23.htm">Luke 8:23</a>; and again in ver. 33 of the same chapter St. Luke tells us how the swine rushed κατὰ τοῦ κρημνοῦ, "down the steep," into the lake. A tempestuous wind; ἄνεμος τυφωνικός, only here, and not found in Greek writers; but the substantive τυφώς τυφῶνος, is common for a "furious storm" or "whirlwind." Euraquilo. Compounded - after the analogy of Euronotus, the south-east wind - of Eurus, the east wind, and Aquilo, the north wind, both Latin words (like Corns, in ver. 12), though Eurus is also Greek. This reading of the R.T. is supported by the Vulgate, and by "Lachmann, Bornemann, Ewald, J. Smith, Hackett, Bentley, Olshausen, after Erasmus, Grotius, Mill, Bengel, and others" (Meyer), and by Wordsworth, Alford, Lid-dell and Scott, Factor. On the other hand, Meyer, Tischendorf, Dean Howson, and others support the reading of the T.R. Αὐροκλύδων, and Lewis is doubtful. The derivation of Euroelydon would be from Αῦρος, and κλύδων, a wave. Whatever its name was, it must have been a north-easter. Psalm evil. 25 naturally arises to one's remembrance, with its fine description of a storm at sea. <a href="/commentaries/acts/27-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [it was] not οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. long πολὺ (poly) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. [before] μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. a cyclone τυφωνικὸς (typhōnikos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5189.htm">Strong's 5189: </a> Violent, tempestuous, stormy. From a derivative of tupho; stormy. called καλούμενος (kaloumenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. the Northeaster Εὐρακύλων (Eurakylōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2148.htm">Strong's 2148: </a> An east-north-east wind. From Euros and kludon; a storm from the East, i.e. a Levanter. swept ἔβαλεν (ebalen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_906.htm">Strong's 906: </a> (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw. down across κατ’ (kat’) 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). [the island]. αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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