Acts 27:14 Meaning
But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.
Context Explained
12And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
13And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
14But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.
15And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.
16And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 8:24
Both passages describe storms, illustrating the theme of faith amidst trials.
Psalm 107:25
This verse speaks of God’s control over storms, resonating with Paul's experience.
Source: Acts 27:14