Acts 27:41
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.”
τόπος
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas G5561 (χώρα) is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard
λύω
was being broken up
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λύω
To loose, to set free, to destroy. Luo. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested that He might destroy the works of the devil. The works of darkness are being undone.
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μένω
it remained
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μένω
To abide, to remain, to stay. Meno. Abide in Me and I in you. Abiding is not a feeling. It is a choice. Stay connected to the vine and fruit is inevitable.
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μέν
indeed
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μέν
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (δέ) (this one, the former, etc.)
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περιπίπτω
Having fallen
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περιπίπτω
to fall into something that is all around, i.e. light among or upon, be surrounded with
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διθάλασσος
between two seas
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διθάλασσος
having two seas, i.e. a sound with a double outlet
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ἐποκέλλω
they ran aground
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ἐποκέλλω
to drive upon the shore, i.e. to beach a vessel
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πρῶρα
bow
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πρῶρα
the prow, i.e. forward part of a vessel
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ἐρείδω
having stuck fast
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ἐρείδω
to prop, i.e. (reflexively) get fast
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κῦμα
waves.
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κῦμα
a billow (as bursting or toppling)
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ναῦς
vessel;
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ναῦς
a boat (of any size)
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πρύμνα
the stern
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πρύμνα
the stern of a ship
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