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So they pulled up anchor and sailed close to the shore of Crete. <a href="/esv/acts/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now when the south wind blew gently, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close to the shore. <a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When 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. <a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now a south wind having blown gently, having thought to have obtained the purpose, having weighed anchor, they began coasting along very near Crete. <a href="/kjv/acts/27.htm">King James Bible</a> And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete. <a href="/nkjv/acts/27.htm">New King James Version</a> When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire, putting out to sea, they sailed close by Crete. <a href="/nasb_/acts/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When a moderate south wind came up, thinking that they had attained their purpose, they weighed anchor and began sailing along Crete, closer to shore. <a href="/nasb/acts/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> When a moderate south wind came up, supposing that they had attained their purpose, they weighed anchor and began sailing along Crete, close inshore. <a href="/nasb77/acts/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when a moderate south wind came up, supposing that they had gained their purpose, they weighed anchor and began sailing along Crete, close inshore. <a href="/lsb/acts/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when a moderate south wind came up, thinking that they had attained their purpose, they weighed anchor and began sailing along the shore of Crete. <a href="/amp/acts/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So when the south wind blew softly, thinking that they had obtained their goal, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, hugging the coast. <a href="/csb/acts/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When a gentle south wind sprang up, they thought they had achieved their purpose. They weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete. <a href="/hcsb/acts/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When a gentle south wind sprang up, they thought they had achieved their purpose. They weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete. <a href="/asv/acts/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close in shore. <a href="/cev/acts/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When a gentle wind from the south started blowing, the men thought it was a good time to do what they had planned. So they pulled up the anchor, and we sailed along the coast of Crete. <a href="/erv/acts/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close in shore. <a href="/gwt/acts/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When a gentle breeze began to blow from the south, the men thought their plan would work. They raised the anchor and sailed close to the shore of Crete. <a href="/gnt/acts/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> A soft wind from the south began to blow, and the men thought that they could carry out their plan, so they pulled up the anchor and sailed as close as possible along the coast of Crete. <a href="/isv/acts/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> When a gentle breeze began to blow from the south, they thought they could make it to Phoenix, so they hoisted anchor and began sailing along the shore of Crete. <a href="/msb/acts/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When 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. <a href="/net/acts/27.htm">NET Bible</a> When a gentle south wind sprang up, they thought they could carry out their purpose, so they weighed anchor and sailed close along the coast of Crete. <a href="/nheb/acts/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close to shore. <a href="/wbt/acts/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete. <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And a light breeze from the south sprang up, so that they supposed they were now sure of their purpose. So weighing anchor they ran along the coast of Crete, hugging the shore. <a href="/web/acts/27.htm">World English Bible</a> When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close to shore. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and a south wind blowing softly, having thought they had obtained [their] purpose, having lifted anchor, they sailed close by Crete, <a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now a south wind having blown gently, having thought to have obtained the purpose, having weighed anchor, they began coasting along very near Crete. <a href="/ylt/acts/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and a south wind blowing softly, having thought they had obtained their purpose, having lifted anchor, they sailed close by Crete, <a href="/slt/acts/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the south wind having blown softly, having thought to have obtained the purpose, hoisting up near, they sailed by Crete.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the south wind gently blowing, thinking that they had obtained their purpose, when they had loosed from Asson, they sailed close by Crete. <a href="/cpdv/acts/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And since the south wind was blowing gently, they thought that they might reach their goal. And after they had set out from Asson, they weighed anchor at Crete. <a href="/nabre/acts/27.htm">New American Bible</a> A south wind blew gently, and thinking they had attained their objective, they weighed anchor and sailed along close to the coast of Crete. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When a moderate south wind began to blow, they thought they could achieve their purpose; so they weighed anchor and began to sail past Crete, close to the shore.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when the south wind blew softly, they thought they could reach their destination as they had desired, and we sailed around Crete. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when the south wind blew and they hoped to arrive according to their desire, they went around Crete.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when the south wind blew gently, supposing that they had gained their object, they launched the ship, and ran along close to the shore of Crete. <a href="/godbey/acts/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the south wind blowing, thinking they could achieve their purpose, lifting up a sail, they went coasting along near Crete. <a href="/haweis/acts/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> So when the south wind blew softly, supposing they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor, and kept near the coast of Crete. <a href="/mace/acts/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a> a gentle breeze at south, secure of gaining their point, they weigh'd anchor, and coasted close under Crete: <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And a light breeze from the south sprang up, so that they supposed they were now sure of their purpose. So weighing anchor they ran along the coast of Crete, hugging the shore. <a href="/worrell/acts/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, when the south wind was blowing gently, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, lifting anchor, they were coasting nearer to Crete. <a href="/worsley/acts/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And as the south wind blew gently, thinking they were secure of their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed close by Crete. <a href="/parallel/acts/27-13.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=8987" 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> 12Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided to sail on, if somehow they could reach Phoenix to winter there. Phoenix was a harbor in Crete facing both southwest and northwest. 13<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/3558.htm" title="3558: notou (N-GMS) -- The south wind, the South. Of uncertain affinity; the south(-west) wind; by extension, the southern quarter itself.">a gentle south wind</a> <a href="/greek/5285.htm" title="5285: Hypopneusantos (V-APA-GMS) -- To blow gently. From hupo and pneo; to breathe gently, i.e. Breeze.">began to blow,</a> <a href="/greek/1380.htm" title="1380: doxantes (V-APA-NMP) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem.">they thought</a> <a href="/greek/2902.htm" title="2902: kekratēkenai (V-RNA) -- From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.">they had</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">their</a> <a href="/greek/4286.htm" title="4286: protheseōs (N-GFS) -- From protithemai; a setting forth, i.e. proposal; specially, the show-bread as exposed before God.">opportunity.</a> <a href="/greek/142.htm" title="142: arantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To raise, lift up, take away, remove. ">So they weighed anchor</a> <a href="/greek/3881.htm" title="3881: parelegonto (V-IIM/P-3P) -- To coast along, sail along. From para and the middle voice of lego;, to lay one's course near, i.e. Sail past.">and sailed along,</a> <a href="/greek/788.htm" title="788: asson (Adv) -- Nearer, close by. Neuter comparative of the base of eggus; more nearly, i.e. Very near.">hugging the coast</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> 14But it was not long before a cyclone called the Northeaster swept down across the island.…<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/1-3.htm">Jonah 1:3-4</a> Jonah, however, got up to flee to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship bound for Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went aboard to sail for Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. / 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="/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="/matthew/8-23.htm">Matthew 8:23-27</a> When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. / 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!” ... <a href="/psalms/107-23.htm">Psalm 107:23-30</a> Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters. / They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep. / For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea. ... <a href="/james/4-13.htm">James 4:13-15</a> Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” / You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. / Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” <a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Proverbs 16:9</a> A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. <a href="/ezekiel/27-26.htm">Ezekiel 27:26-27</a> Your oarsmen have brought you onto the high seas, but the east wind will shatter you in the heart of the sea. / Your wealth, wares, and merchandise, your sailors, captains, and shipwrights, your merchants and all the warriors within you, with all the other people on board, will sink into the heart of the sea on the day of your downfall. <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="/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="/luke/8-22.htm">Luke 8:22-25</a> One day Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side of the lake.” So He got into a boat with them and set out. / 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. ... <a href="/proverbs/27-1.htm">Proverbs 27:1</a> Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. <a href="/job/9-8.htm">Job 9:8</a> He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea. <a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6-7</a> The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths. / He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses. <a href="/jeremiah/10-13.htm">Jeremiah 10:13</a> When He thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses. <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing there, they sailed close by Crete.the south.<a href="/job/37-17.htm">Job 37:17</a> How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind?<a href="/psalms/78-26.htm">Psalm 78:26</a> He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.<a href="/songs/4-16.htm">Song of Solomon 4:16</a> Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.loosing.<a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Acts 27:21</a> But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/6-53.htm">Anchor</a> <a href="/acts/24-2.htm">Attained</a> <a href="/john/6-18.htm">Blew</a> <a href="/acts/23-2.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/acts/2-2.htm">Blowing</a> <a href="/psalms/78-39.htm">Breeze</a> <a href="/acts/22-6.htm">Close</a> <a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Crete</a> <a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Effected</a> <a href="/acts/9-22.htm">Gained</a> <a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Gentle</a> <a href="/acts/16-11.htm">Loosing</a> <a href="/acts/24-19.htm">Object</a> <a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Obtained</a> <a href="/acts/26-9.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/acts/26-16.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/acts/21-32.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/acts/27-7.htm">Sailed</a> <a href="/acts/27-9.htm">Sailing</a> <a href="/acts/27-11.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/acts/21-5.htm">Shore</a> <a href="/acts/27-8.htm">Side</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-15.htm">Softly</a> <a href="/acts/8-26.htm">South</a> <a href="/acts/23-9.htm">Sprang</a> <a href="/acts/25-18.htm">Supposed</a> <a href="/acts/21-29.htm">Supposing</a> <a href="/acts/22-9.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/acts/26-9.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/acts/20-9.htm">Weighed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/5-1.htm">Weighing</a> <a href="/acts/27-7.htm">Wind</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/27-17.htm">Anchor</a> <a href="/romans/9-30.htm">Attained</a> <a href="/acts/28-13.htm">Blew</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/revelation/7-1.htm">Blowing</a> <a href="/genesis/3-8.htm">Breeze</a> <a href="/acts/27-27.htm">Close</a> <a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Crete</a> <a href="/romans/8-3.htm">Effected</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Gained</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-13.htm">Gentle</a> <a href="/acts/27-40.htm">Loosing</a> <a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Object</a> <a href="/romans/5-2.htm">Obtained</a> <a href="/acts/28-22.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/acts/27-43.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/acts/27-16.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Sailed</a> <a href="/acts/27-16.htm">Sailing</a> <a href="/acts/27-14.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/acts/27-14.htm">Shore</a> <a href="/acts/27-16.htm">Side</a> <a href="/genesis/33-14.htm">Softly</a> <a href="/acts/28-13.htm">South</a> <a href="/acts/28-13.htm">Sprang</a> <a href="/acts/27-27.htm">Supposed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-19.htm">Supposing</a> <a href="/romans/2-2.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/acts/28-13.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">Weighed</a> <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Weighing</a> <a href="/acts/27-14.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 biblical symbolism, wind often represents the Spirit of God or divine intervention, but here it is simply a natural occurrence. The south wind is mentioned in other scriptures, such as <a href="/job/37-17.htm">Job 37:17</a> and <a href="/luke/12-55.htm">Luke 12:55</a>, often associated with warmth and calmness. This gentle wind gave the sailors a false sense of security, which can be seen as a metaphor for relying on human judgment rather than divine guidance.they thought they had their opportunity The sailors and those on board, including Paul, believed that the favorable wind provided the right conditions to continue their journey. This reflects human tendency to interpret circumstances based on immediate appearances rather than seeking deeper wisdom or divine insight. In the broader biblical narrative, this can be seen as a caution against presumption and overconfidence, reminiscent of <a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Proverbs 16:9</a>, which speaks to the plans of man versus the direction of the Lord.So they weighed anchor and sailed along Weighing anchor signifies a commitment to a course of action, a decision to move forward. In the context of Acts, this decision was made despite Paul's earlier warning about the dangers of the voyage (<a href="/acts/27-10.htm">Acts 27:10</a>). This action can be paralleled with moments in scripture where individuals or groups proceed with their plans without heeding divine warnings, such as the Israelites' decision to enter the Promised Land against God's command in <a href="/numbers/14-44.htm">Numbers 14:44</a>.hugging the coast of Crete Crete is a significant location in the New Testament, known for its challenging sailing conditions due to its geographical position in the Mediterranean. The decision to sail close to the coast was likely a strategy to avoid the open sea's dangers, reflecting a cautious approach. Crete is also mentioned in <a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Titus 1:5</a>, where Paul instructs Titus to appoint elders in every town, indicating the island's importance in early Christian mission work. The mention of Crete here underscores the challenges faced by early Christians in spreading the Gospel amidst natural and human obstacles.<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 provides spiritual insight and leadership during the voyage. 2. <a href="/topical/s/sailors_and_crew.htm">Sailors and Crew</a> The individuals responsible for navigating the ship. They make decisions based on their understanding of the weather and sailing conditions. 3. <a href="/topical/c/crete.htm">Crete</a> An island in the Mediterranean Sea. The ship sails along its shore, indicating the route taken during the voyage. 4. <a href="/topical/g/gentle_south_wind.htm">Gentle South Wind</a> The weather condition that initially seems favorable for sailing, leading the crew to believe they can safely continue their journey. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_ship.htm">The Ship</a> The vessel carrying Paul and others to Rome. It becomes a central element in the unfolding events of the chapter.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/human_plans_vs._divine_will.htm">Human Plans vs. Divine Will</a> While the sailors believed the gentle south wind was a sign of favorable conditions, it serves as a reminder that human plans are subject to God's ultimate will. We must seek God's guidance in our decisions. <a href="/topical/p/perception_vs._reality.htm">Perception vs. Reality</a> The initial perception of favorable conditions can be misleading. As believers, we should not rely solely on circumstances but seek discernment through prayer and scripture. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Even when circumstances seem favorable, we must trust in God's sovereignty and remain open to His leading, understanding that He sees the bigger picture. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_leadership.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Leadership</a> Paul's presence on the ship and his eventual guidance highlight the importance of spiritual leadership and wisdom in times of uncertainty. <a href="/topical/n/navigating_life's_journeys.htm">Navigating Life's Journeys</a> Just as the sailors navigated the seas, we navigate life's journeys. We must weigh anchor with faith, trusting God to guide us through both calm and stormy waters.<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/what_does_'not_known,_not_heard'_mean.htm">What events occurred during Paul's voyage to Rome?</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_did_paul_foresee_the_shipwreck.htm">In Acts 27:9-10, how could Paul, with no maritime expertise, accurately predict the ship's disaster when seasoned sailors disagreed?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_ordination_mean.htm">What does ordination mean?</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>(13) And when the south wind blew softly.--There was a change at once in the force and the direction of the wind. With a gentle and favourable breeze from the south, the pilot and the owner thought that all was smooth sailing, and the ship left the Fair Havens and made across the bay, a distance of thirty-four miles, for Phaenice. They still, however, hugged the coast, as afraid to venture too far into the open sea. The Greek adverb asson, which is rightly rendered "close" in the Authorised version, has been mistaken, in the Vulgate and some other versions, for the accusative case of Assos, as though it were a proper name, and the words have been variously rendered "when they had left Assos," or "when they had made for Asses," or "when they had come in sight of Assos." The island Assos, however, lay far to the north (see Note on <a href="/acts/20-13.htm" title="And we went before to ship, and sailed to Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot.">Acts 20:13</a>), and there is no evidence of the existence of any town of that name in Crete. Of the English versions, Wiclif and the Rhemish follow the Vulgate, "when they had removed" (W.), or "parted" (Rh.), "from Assos"; Tyndale and Cranmer, following Luther, "they loosed unto Asson." The Geneva translation was the first to give the true meaning, and is following by the Authorised version. The tense of the Greek verb for "they sailed close," implies that they were in the act of doing this when the storm burst upon them, as in the next verse.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - They weighed anchor and for loosing thence, they, A.V.; along Crete, close in shore for close by Crete, A.V. Blew softly; ὑποπνεύσαντος, only here in the New Testament, and not found elsewhere. Supposing that they had obtained their purpose. A south wind would be quite favorable for sailing east or east by north, from Fair Havens to Phoenix. They not unreasonably, therefore, thought they could effect their purpose of wintering at Phoenix. And so they at once weighed anchor; ἄραντες, without an objective case following, "having lifted up," understand τὰς ἀγκύρας, as in Julius Pollux, quoted by Smith. It was the nautical phrase. Sailed along (παρελέγοντο); see ver. 8, note. Close in shore (ᾶσσον, comparative of ἄγχι, nearer, meaning "very near "). For the earlier part of their voyage they would be obliged to keep very near the shore, to enable them to weather Cape Matala, which lay a little to the south of west from Fair Havens. Some take ᾶσσον as the name of a town on the coast, but the grammar of the sentence makes this impossible. <a href="/commentaries/acts/27-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. a {gentle} south wind νότου (notou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3558.htm">Strong's 3558: </a> The south wind, the South. Of uncertain affinity; the south(-west) wind; by extension, the southern quarter itself. began to blow, Ὑποπνεύσαντος (Hypopneusantos) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5285.htm">Strong's 5285: </a> To blow gently. From hupo and pneo; to breathe gently, i.e. Breeze. they thought δόξαντες (doxantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1380.htm">Strong's 1380: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem. they had κεκρατηκέναι (kekratēkenai) Verb - Perfect Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2902.htm">Strong's 2902: </a> From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain. [their] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. opportunity. προθέσεως (protheseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4286.htm">Strong's 4286: </a> From protithemai; a setting forth, i.e. proposal; specially, the show-bread as exposed before God. [So] they weighed [anchor] ἄραντες (arantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_142.htm">Strong's 142: </a> To raise, lift up, take away, remove. [and] sailed along, παρελέγοντο (parelegonto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> To coast along, sail along. From para and the middle voice of lego;, to lay one's course near, i.e. Sail past. hugging {the coast} ἆσσον (asson) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_788.htm">Strong's 788: </a> Nearer, close by. Neuter comparative of the base of eggus; more nearly, i.e. Very near. of Crete. Κρήτην (Krētēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2914.htm">Strong's 2914: </a> Crete. 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