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Acts 27:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.

Acts 27:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 27:4

Theological / Devotional

Launched. That is, put to sea, set sail (cf. Luke 5:4). Under Cyprus. That is, on the landward, or leeward, side, between the island and the mainland. In favorable weather the course would doubtless have been somewhat to the south of Cyprus (see on ch. 21:1-3).

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