Acts 27:14 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But not long after there arosed against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. ”

Acts 27:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arose - Beat violently. Against it - Against the vessel. Greek: seizing her, and whirling her around. A tempestuous wind - Turbulent - violent - strong. Called Euroclydon - Εὐροκλυ...
Acts 27:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

But not long after there arose against (c) it a tempestuous wind, called (d) Euroclydon. (c) By Crete, from whose shore our ship was driven by that means. (d) Northeast wind.
Acts 27:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

To Malta. The Fast of the great Day of Atonement fell on the 10 th of Tishri (Sept.- Oct.). The season for shipping ended November 11, and opened again March 5; but voyages were counted dangerous a...
Acts 27:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

But not long after . Literally But after not much (time). arose against it . beat down from it (i.e. Crete). arose . Greek. ballo . App-174. This verb is sometimes used intransitively. agains...
Acts 27:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. A tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon - Interpreters have been greatly perplexed with this word; and the ancient copyi...
Acts 27:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Euroclydon— Among many other particulars respecting the air and weather of Syria, &c. we are told that the westerly winds there are generally attended with rain. (See Luke 12:54 . 1 Kings...
Acts 27:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. But not long after there arose against it, [kat' ( G2596 ) autees ( G846 )] - that is, not over against t...
Acts 27:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Voyage and Shipwreck Acts 27:1 to Acts 28:16 . The Journey to Rome. This narrative is the most detailed account of an ancient voyage which we possess, and is our principal source of knowle...
Acts 27:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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. Grammati...
Acts 27:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Savior of the Ship's Company Acts 27:14-26 The crew, being greatly exhausted by severe exertion and want of food, were the more willing to listen to the Apostle when he came to the front with h...
Acts 27:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The study of Paul's last voyage reveals some apparently contradictory facts, and yet common in the experience of the saints. On the one hand, difficulties and dangers multiplied. On the other, the di...
Acts 27:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, (10) And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with...
Acts 27:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But not long after ,.... They had not been long at sea, but there arose against it ; the ship, or the island of Crete, or both: a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon ; in the Greek text it is a...
Acts 27:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. Ver. 14. Called Euroclydon ] A stormy blast coming from the east, " Una Eurusque Notusque ruunt, creberque proc...
Acts 27:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

And when the south wind blew softly Ordinarily a wind very mild, and at that time not high; supposing they had obtained their purpose And would soon arrive at the harbour they wished to reach; l...
Acts 27:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The journey to Rome has been seen as a striking picture of the history of the church publicly in its earlier years, with its rapid decline and eventual shipwreck. Paul is on board, but a prisoner, in...
Acts 27:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Paul's Voyage towards Rome. 12 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also,...
Acts 27:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

There arose against it; Crete or Candia; so that they were in the greater danger, having a sea-shore. Called Euroclydon; this some will have to have been a whirlwind; but the word signifies only,...
Acts 27:14 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

A Series of Maritime Stages and Examples of Prophecy ( Acts 27:10 ; Acts 27:21-26 ) On The Way To Rome (27.l-26). This series of ‘maritime stages' on a voyage parallels that in Acts 21:1-16 . Th...
Acts 27:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL REMARKS Acts 27:9 . Sailing meant the further prosecution of the voyage. The fast signified the Great Day of Atonement ( Leviticus 16:29 ff; Leviticus 23:26 ff .; Jos., Ant. , X...
Acts 27:14 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Acts 27:1-3 . And, when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. And entering into a s...
Acts 27:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 27:2 . Adramyttium, a town of Egypt, at the eastern mouth of the Nile; also a town of Mysia of the same name, where the ship touched. One Aristarchus, a Macedonian, being with us. The nume...
Acts 27:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy! St. Paul’s voyage The power of religion is best seen when it is exhibited in living reality. It is so as to its sanctifying energy....
Acts 27:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Acts 27:1 For, for into, A.V.; to a centurion named Julius of the Augustan band for unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus ' band, A.V. That we should sail . Obse...
Acts 27:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.
Acts 27:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Exodus 14:21-27 ; Ezekiel 27:26 ; Jonah 1:3-5 ; Mark 4:37 ; Matthew 8:24 ; Psalms 107:25-27
Acts 27:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

There arose against it — The south wind; a tempestuous wind, called in those parts Euroclydon. This was a kind of hurricane, not carrying them any one way, but tossing them backward and forward. Th...

Acts 27:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Acts 27:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Acts 27:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Acts 27:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Acts 27:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Acts 27:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Acts 27:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Acts 27:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Acts 27:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Acts 27:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Acts 27:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Acts 27:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Acts 27:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 27:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Acts 27:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Acts 27:14 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Acts 27:14 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Acts 27:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 27:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

Acts 27:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Acts 27:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Acts 27:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 27:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes