Acts 27:44

Authorized King James Version

And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

τοὺς

G3588

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

λοιποὺς

G3062

the rest

remaining ones

οὓς

G3739

some

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

μὲν

G3303

properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)

ἐπὶ

G1909

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

σανίσιν

G4548

boards

a plank

οὓς

G3739

some

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

δὲ

G1161

and

but, and, etc

#10

ἐπὶ

G1909

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

#11

τινων

G5100

some or any person or object

#12

τῶν

G3588

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

#13

ἀπὸ

G575

broken pieces of

"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

#14

τοῦ

G3588

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

#15

πλοίου

G4143

the ship

a sailer, i.e., vessel

#16

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#17

οὕτως

G3779

in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)

#18

ἐγένετο

G1096

it came to pass

to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

#19

πάντας

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#20

διασωθῆναι

G1295

safe

to save thoroughly, i.e., (by implication or analogy) to cure, preserve, rescue, etc

#21

ἐπὶ

G1909

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

#22

τὴν

G3588

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

#23

γῆν

G1093

land

soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Acts. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within Acts chapter 27 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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