Acts 27:16
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:”
καλέω
To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.
ἰσχύω
we were able
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ἰσχύω
To be strong, to be able. Ischuo. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. The ability is His. The willingness is yours. Together they accomplish everything.
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γίνομαι
to gain
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γίνομαι
To become, to come into being, to happen. Ginomai. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. What is true in heaven is meant to become true on earth through prayer.
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σκάφη
lifeboat,
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σκάφη
a "skiff" (as if dug out), or yawl (carried aboard a large vessel for landing)
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ὑποτρέχω
having run under
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ὑποτρέχω
to run under, i.e. (specially), to sail past
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περικρατής
control
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περικρατής
strong all around, i.e. a master (manager)
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τὶς
certain
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τὶς
some or any person or object
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Κλαύδη
Cauda
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Κλαύδη
Claude, an island near Crete
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μόλις
with difficulty
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μόλις
with difficulty
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νησίον
An Island
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νησίον
an islet
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