Acts 27:8
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.”
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
καλέω
being called
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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.
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καλός
Fair
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καλός
Good, beautiful, excellent. Kalos. She has done a beautiful thing. What looks like extravagance to the world looks beautiful to Jesus. He sees the love behind the act.
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πόλις
the] city
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πόλις
City, town. Polis. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. The church is meant to be visible. Its light is for the community around it. Hide nothing. Let it shine.
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ὅς
to which
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ὅς
Who, which, that, the one who. He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. God finishes what He starts.
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ἔρχομαι
we came
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ἔρχομαι
To come, to go, to arrive. Erchomai. Come Lord Jesus. The final prayer of Scripture is an invitation. The church lives in expectation of His return.
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ἐγγύς
near
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ἐγγύς
akin to the base of G43 (ἀγκάλη)); near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)
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παραλέγομαι
coasting along
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παραλέγομαι
(specially), to lay one's course near, i.e. sail past
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τὶς
certain
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τὶς
some or any person or object
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Λασαία
of Lasea.
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Λασαία
Lasæa, a place in Crete
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μόλις
With difficulty
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μόλις
with difficulty
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λιμήν
Havens,
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λιμήν
a harbor
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