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Acts 27:39 Cross-References
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“And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship.”
Acts 27:39 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 27:39
When it was day, they knew not the land—Daylight revealed unfamiliar coastline. The Greek epegīnōskon (recognized) indicates the sailors, despite Mediterranean experience, didn't recognize this location. Yet they discovered a certain creek with a shore—God's providence provided ideal landing. The kolpon (bay/creek) with beach offered protected waters for running aground, better than rocky coast.If it were possible, to thrust in the ship shows cautious planning despite divine promise. Faith doesn't mean presumption; they assessed conditions carefully. The passive 'they were minded' (Greek eboul...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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