Acts 27:14

But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.

Word-by-Word Analysis

μετ'

G3326

after

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

οὐ

G3756

not

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

πολὺ

G4183

long

(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

δὲ

G1161

But

but, and, etc

ἔβαλεν

G906

there arose

to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)

κατ'

G2596

against

(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)

αὐτῆς

G846

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

ἄνεμος

G417

wind

wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth)

τυφωνικὸς

G5189

a tempestuous

stormy (as if smoky)

#10

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#11

καλούμενος

G2564

called

to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)

#12

Εὐροκλύδων·

G2148

Euroclydon

a storm from the east (or southeast), i.e., (in modern phrase) a levanter

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Acts Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Acts chapter 27 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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