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Text -- Acts 27:16 (NET)

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27:16 As we ran under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able with difficulty to get the ship’s boat under control.
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Names, People and Places:
 · Cauda an island in the Mediterranean sea southwest of Crete


Dictionary Themes and Topics: Ships | SHIPS AND BOATS | SHIP | Prisoners | Paul | PHOENIX | PAUL, THE APOSTLE, 5 | Luke | LYCIA | LUKE, GOSPEL OF | ISLAND; ISLE | FALL | Crete | Clauda | COME | CAUDA | ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, 8-12 | more
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Robertson: Act 27:16 - -- Running under the lee of ( hupodramontes ). Second aorist active participle of hupotrechō . Same use of hupo as in hupepleusamen (Act 27:4, Act...

Running under the lee of ( hupodramontes ).

Second aorist active participle of hupotrechō . Same use of hupo as in hupepleusamen (Act 27:4, Act 27:8) for "under the lee", under the protection of. Nēsion is diminutive of nēsos , a small island. The MSS. vary between Cauda (B) and Clauda (Aleph).

Robertson: Act 27:16 - -- To secure the boat ( perikrateis genesthai tēs skaphēs ). "To become masters (perikrateis from peri and kratos , power over, found in Susanna...

To secure the boat ( perikrateis genesthai tēs skaphēs ).

"To become masters (perikrateis from peri and kratos , power over, found in Susannah and ecclesiastical writers, and here only in N.T.) of the boat ("dug out,"like Indian boats, literally, from skaptō , to dig, old word, here only in N.T. and Act 27:30, Act 27:32). The smooth water behind the little island enabled them to do this.

Robertson: Act 27:16 - -- When they had hoisted it up ( hēn ārantes ). "Which (the little boat) having hoisted up (arantes , Act 27:13)."Even so it was "with difficulty"(m...

When they had hoisted it up ( hēn ārantes ).

"Which (the little boat) having hoisted up (arantes , Act 27:13)."Even so it was "with difficulty"(molis ). Perhaps the little boat was waterlogged.

Robertson: Act 27:16 - -- Used helps ( boētheiais echrōnto ). Imperfect middle of chraomai with instrumental case. The "helps"were ropes or chains, no doubt.

Used helps ( boētheiais echrōnto ).

Imperfect middle of chraomai with instrumental case. The "helps"were ropes or chains, no doubt.

Robertson: Act 27:16 - -- Under-girding the ship ( hupozōnnuntes to ploion ). Present active participle of hupozōnnumi . Old verb, here only in N.T. Probably cables (hupoz...

Under-girding the ship ( hupozōnnuntes to ploion ).

Present active participle of hupozōnnumi . Old verb, here only in N.T. Probably cables (hupozōmata ) or ropes were used under the hull of the ship laterally or even longitudinally, tightly secured on deck. This "frapping"was more necessary for ancient vessels because of the heavy mast. The little island made it possible to do this also.

Robertson: Act 27:16 - -- Lest we be cast upon the Syrtis ( mē eis tēn Surtin ekpesōsin ). Final clause after verb of fearing (phoboumenoi ) with mē and the second ...

Lest we be cast upon the Syrtis ( mē eis tēn Surtin ekpesōsin ).

Final clause after verb of fearing (phoboumenoi ) with mē and the second aorist active subjunctive of ekpiptō , old verb to fall out or off, to be cast away. So here and Act 27:26, Act 27:29, a classical use of the verb for a ship driven out of its course on to shoals or rocks (Page who cites Xenophon, Anab. VII. 5, 12). The Syrtis was the name for two quicksands between Carthage and Cyrenaica, this clearly being the Syrtis Major most dangerous because of the sandbanks (surtis , from surō ). The wind would drive the ship right into this peril if something were not done.

Robertson: Act 27:16 - -- They lowered the gear ( chalasantes to skeuos ). First aorist active participle of chalaō (cf. Luk 5:4 for lowering the nets). Skeuos means ves...

They lowered the gear ( chalasantes to skeuos ).

First aorist active participle of chalaō (cf. Luk 5:4 for lowering the nets). Skeuos means vessel or gear. They slackened or reduced sail, especially the mainsail, but leaving enough to keep the ship’ s head as close to the wind as was practicable.

Robertson: Act 27:16 - -- So were driven ( houtōs epheronto ). Imperfect passive indicative again as in Act 27:15with the addition of houtōs (thus). The ship was now fix...

So were driven ( houtōs epheronto ).

Imperfect passive indicative again as in Act 27:15with the addition of houtōs (thus). The ship was now fixed as near to the wind (E N E) as possible (seven points). That would enable the ship to go actually W by N and so avoid the quicksands. J. Smith has shown that, a day being lost around Cauda, the ship going 36 miles in 24 hours in 13 days would make 468 miles. The Island of Malta (Melita) is precisely in that direction (W by N) from Cauda and is 480 miles. Page sees a difficulty about this explanation of the steady drift of the ship in the word diapheromenon in Act 27:27, but that was at the end of the drifting and the varied winds could have come then and not before. The whole narrative as explained carefully in Smith’ s Voyage and Shipwreck of St. Paul is a masterpiece of precise and accurate scholarship. A resume of his results appears in my Luke the Historian in the Light of Research .

Vincent: Act 27:16 - -- We had much work to come by the boat ( μόλις ἰσχύσαμεν περικρατεῖς γενέσθαι τῆς σκάφης ) ...

We had much work to come by the boat ( μόλις ἰσχύσαμεν περικρατεῖς γενέσθαι τῆς σκάφης )

Lit., we were with difficulty able to become masters of the boat: i.e., to secure on deck the small boat which, in calm weather, was attached by a rope to the vessel's stern. Rev., we were able with difficulty to secure the boat. On with difficulty, see note on scarce, Act 27:7.

Wesley: Act 27:16 - -- To prevent its being staved.

To prevent its being staved.

JFB: Act 27:16-17 - -- The lee of.

The lee of.

JFB: Act 27:16-17 - -- "small"

"small"

JFB: Act 27:16-17 - -- Southwest of Crete, now called Gonzo; about twenty-three miles to leeward.

Southwest of Crete, now called Gonzo; about twenty-three miles to leeward.

JFB: Act 27:16-17 - -- That is, to hoist up and secure.

That is, to hoist up and secure.

JFB: Act 27:16-17 - -- Now become necessary. But why was this difficult? Independently of the gale, raging at the time, the boat had been towed between twenty and thirty mil...

Now become necessary. But why was this difficult? Independently of the gale, raging at the time, the boat had been towed between twenty and thirty miles after the gale sprang up, and could scarcely fail to be filled with water [SMITH].

Clarke: Act 27:16 - -- A certain island - called Clauda - Called also Gaudos; situated at the south-western extremity of the island of Crete, and now called Gozo, accordin...

A certain island - called Clauda - Called also Gaudos; situated at the south-western extremity of the island of Crete, and now called Gozo, according to Dr. Shaw

Clarke: Act 27:16 - -- Much work to come by the boat - It was likely to have been washed overboard; or, if the boat was in tow, at the stern of the vessel, which is probab...

Much work to come by the boat - It was likely to have been washed overboard; or, if the boat was in tow, at the stern of the vessel, which is probable, they found it very difficult to save it from being staved, or broken to pieces.

Defender: Act 27:16 - -- The "boat" was a dinghy, normally pulled along behind the ship. As the latter was for a short while on the leeward side of the small island of Clauda,...

The "boat" was a dinghy, normally pulled along behind the ship. As the latter was for a short while on the leeward side of the small island of Clauda, they were able to haul the dinghy up on board."

TSK: Act 27:16 - -- Clauda : Clauda, called Cauda and Gaudos by Mela and Pliny, and Claudos by Ptolemy, and now Gozo, according to Dr. Shaw, is a small island, situated a...

Clauda : Clauda, called Cauda and Gaudos by Mela and Pliny, and Claudos by Ptolemy, and now Gozo, according to Dr. Shaw, is a small island, situated at the south-western extremity of the island of Crete. Act 27:16

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Act 27:16 - -- And running under - Running near to an island. They ran near to it, where the violence of the wind was probably broken by the island, Whic...

And running under - Running near to an island. They ran near to it, where the violence of the wind was probably broken by the island,

Which is called Clauda - This is a small island about 20 miles southwest of Crete.

We had much work - Much difficulty; we were scarcely able to do it.

To come by the boat - This does not mean that they attempted here to land in the boat, but they had much difficulty in saving the small boat attached to the ship by lifting it into the ship. The importance of securing the small boat is known by all seamen.

Poole: Act 27:16 - -- Clauda called also Claudos, and by some Gaudos, and now Gozo, an island near unto Crete. We had much work to come by the boat in this stress of wea...

Clauda called also Claudos, and by some Gaudos, and now Gozo, an island near unto Crete.

We had much work to come by the boat in this stress of weather they would take up the boat, lest it should have been staved or beat in pieces against the ship.

Haydock: Act 27:16 - -- An island that is called Cauda. In some Greek copies Clauda, which the Protestants have followed; in others Caudos. --- We had much work to com...

An island that is called Cauda. In some Greek copies Clauda, which the Protestants have followed; in others Caudos. ---

We had much work to come by the boat, or to hoist up the skiff belonging to the ship; which we did, lest it should be broken to pieces by the wind against the ship, or separated from it. (Witham)

Gill: Act 27:16 - -- And running under a certain island,.... Or below a certain island and hard by, it or under the sea shore of it, where the sea might be smoother, the w...

And running under a certain island,.... Or below a certain island and hard by, it or under the sea shore of it, where the sea might be smoother, the wind not being there so strong:

which is called Clauda: by Ptolomy x it is called Claudus, and was near the island of Crete, and now called Gozo. The Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions, and some copies, read "Cauda"; and there was an island near to Crete, which was called Gaudos y, and is thought to be the place here meant:

we had much work to come by the boat; which they had with them to go ashore in, or to betake themselves to in case of shipwreck; and which in this storm was in danger of being dashed to pieces against the ship, or lost; and it was with some difficulty that they came at it, and took it up into the ship.

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NET Notes: Act 27:16 The ship’s boat was a small rowboat, normally towed behind a ship in good weather rather than stowed on board. It was used for landings, to mane...

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TSK Synopsis: Act 27:1-44 - --1 Paul shipping towards Rome,10 foretells of the danger of the voyage,11 but is not believed.14 They are tossed to and fro with tempest;41 and suffer ...

Combined Bible: Act 27:16 - --notes on verse 14     

Maclaren: Act 27:13-26 - --Tempest And Trust And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete. 14...

MHCC: Act 27:12-20 - --Those who launch forth on the ocean of this world, with a fair gale, know not what storms they may meet with; and therefore must not easily take it fo...

Matthew Henry: Act 27:12-20 - -- In these verses we have, I. The ship putting to sea again, and pursuing her voyage at first with a promising gale. Observe, 1. What induced them to ...

Barclay: Act 27:9-20 - --It is quite certain that Paul was the most experienced traveller on board that ship. The Fast referred to is the Jewish Day of Atonement and on that ...

Constable: Act 9:32--Rom 1:1 - --III. THE WITNESS TO THE UTTERMOST PART OF THE EARTH 9:32--28:31 Luke next recorded the church's expansion beyond...

Constable: Act 19:21--Rom 1:1 - --D. The extension of the church to Rome 19:21-28:31 "The panel is introduced by the programmatic statemen...

Constable: Act 27:1--28:16 - --4. Ministry on the way to Rome 27:1-28:15 For a number of reasons Luke seems to have described t...

Constable: Act 27:9-26 - --The storm at sea 27:9-26 27:9-10 Evidently the captain waited for some time for the weather to improve in Fair Havens. The "Fast" refers to the day of...

College: Act 27:1-44 - --ACTS 27 G. PAUL'S VOYAGE TO ROME (27:1-28:31) 1. The Journey from Caesarea to Sidon (27:1-3) 1 When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Pa...

McGarvey: Act 27:14-17 - --14-17. (14) " But not long after, a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon, struck, against her, (15) and the ship being seized by it, and unable to face...

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Introduction / Outline

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JFB: Acts (Book Introduction) THIS book is to the Gospels what the fruit is to the tree that bears it. In the Gospels we see the corn of wheat falling into the ground and dying: in...

JFB: Acts (Outline) INTRODUCTION--LAST DAYS OF OUR LORD UPON EARTH--HIS ASCENSION. (Act 1:1-11) RETURN OF THE ELEVEN TO JERUSALEM--PROCEEDINGS IN THE UPPER ROOM TILL PEN...

TSK: Acts (Book Introduction) The Acts of the Apostles is a most valuable portion of Divine revelation; and, independently of its universal reception in the Christian church, as an...

TSK: Acts 27 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Act 27:1, Paul shipping towards Rome, Act 27:10. foretells of the danger of the voyage, Act 27:11. but is not believed; Act 27:14, They a...

Poole: Acts 27 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 27

MHCC: Acts (Book Introduction) This book unites the Gospels to the Epistles. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles Peter and Paul, and of the Christian church from th...

MHCC: Acts 27 (Chapter Introduction) (Act 27:1-11) Paul's voyage towards Rome. (Act 27:12-20) Paul and his companions endangered by a tempest. (Act 27:21-29) He receives a Divine assura...

Matthew Henry: Acts (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Acts of the Apostles We have with an abundant satisfaction seen the foundation of our holy religion...

Matthew Henry: Acts 27 (Chapter Introduction) This whole chapter is taken up with an account of Paul's voyage towards Rome, when he was sent thither a prisoner by Festus the governor, upon his ...

Barclay: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES A Precious Book In one sense Acts is the most important book in the New Testament. It is the simple truth t...

Barclay: Acts 27 (Chapter Introduction) The Last Journey Begins (Act_27:1-8) In Peril On The Sea (Act_27:9-20) Be Of Good Cheer (Act_27:21-26) Hoping For The Day (Act_27:27-38) Escape F...

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Constable: Acts (Outline) Outline I. The witness in Jerusalem 1:1-6:7 A. The founding of the church 1:1-2:46 ...

Constable: Acts Acts Bibliography Albright, William Foxwell. The Archaeology of Palestine. 1949. Revised ed. Pelican Archaeolog...

Haydock: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. INTRODUCTION. St. Luke, who had published his gospel, wrote also a second volume, which, from the first ages, hath bee...

Gill: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ACTS This book, in some copies, is called, "The Acts of the holy Apostles". It contains an history of the ministry and miracles of ...

College: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION As early as the second century the title "The Acts of the Apostles" was given to this document. Before that time the work probably circu...

College: Acts (Outline) OUTLINE I. THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM - 1:1-8:1a A. INTRODUCTION OF THE BOOK - 1:1-3 B. THE COMMISSIONING OF THE APOSTLES - 1:4-8 C. THE ASCENSI...

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