King James Version
Acts 28:1 in the King James Version says “And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.” — study this verse from Acts chapter 28 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.”
Acts 28:1 · KJV
And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.
And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“when they were escaped”
G1295to save thoroughly, i.e., (by implication or analogy) to cure, preserve, rescue, etc
“they knew”
G1921to know upon some mark, i.e., recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
“was called”
G2564to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
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