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The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917], at sacred-texts.com


Acts Chapter 27

Acts 27:1

act 27:1

centurion

Commander of 100 soldiers.

Acts 27:9

act 27:9

fast

The fast was on the tenth day of the seventh month. (Lev 23:27); (Lev 23:29).

Acts 27:17

act 27:17

fall

Be cast upon the Syrtis.

Acts 27:23

act 27:23

the angel

An angel of the God whose I am, whom also I serve.

(See Scofield) - (Heb 1:4).

Acts 27:28

act 27:28

fathoms

One fathom is between 6 and 7 feet.

Acts 27:37

act 27:37

two hundred

Some ancient authorities read, about threescore and sixteen souls.

Acts 27:40

act 27:40

taken up

Or, cut the anchors, they left them in the sea, etc.


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