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Acts 27:33

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 27:33

Verse 33 of 44

Scripture focus

And while the day was coming on, Paul besought [them] all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing.

Acts 27:33 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 27:33

Theological / Devotional

While the day. It was about six hours from the time the sailors sensed their proximity to land (vs. 27-29) till dawn. Nothing could be done in the darkness. Meat. Gr. trophe, “food” of any kind (see on Matt. 3:4). Nourishment was essential in view of the exertion and exposure all were certain to experience when they should abandon the ship. The fourteenth day. See on v. 27. Continued. Literally, “tarried,” or “waited.” Having taken nothing. Probably a reference to regular meals. The routine of life aboard ship had been completely upset, and it had been impossible to obtain more than snatches of food now and then. No doubt, also, many had been seasick.

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