Acts 27:14

But not long afterward, a violent wind came against them, which is called the Northeast Wind.

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In The King James Version

But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.

In Context

13And 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.

15And 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.

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Cross References

Exodus 14:21And when Moses had extended his hand over the sea, the Lord took it away by an intense burning wind, blowing throughout the night, and he turned it into dry ground. And the water was divided.

Ezekiel 27:26Your rowers have brought you into many waters. The south wind has worn you down in the heart of the sea.

Matthew 8:24And behold, a great tempest occurred in the sea, so much so that the boat was covered with waves; yet truly, he was sleeping.

Matthew Henry on Acts 27:13-21

Paul's Voyage towards Rome. 12 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west. 13 And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete. 14 But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. 15 And when the ship was… Read the whole commentary →

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