Acts 27:14

But not long after, a head wind like a hurricane arose, called a Euroclydon;

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

13And when a south wind blew gently, supposing they had attained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along close in shore to Crete.

15and when the ship was seized by it, and not being able to face into the wind, we were being driven along, having given in to the wind.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:24And behold, a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered by waves; but 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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