Acts 27:13

So when the south wind blew softly, thinking that they had obtained their goal, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, hugging the coast.

Job 37:17


You whose garments are hot,
When He quiets the earth [in sultry summer] with the [oppressive] south wind?

Psalm 78:26


He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens
And by His [unlimited] power He guided the south wind.

Song of Songs 4:16

(The Shulammite Bride)
“Awake, O north wind,
And come, south wind [blow softly upon my garden];
Make my garden breathe out fragrance, [for the one in whom my soul delights],
Let its spices flow forth.
Let my beloved come into his garden
And eat its choicest fruits.” Cross references: Song of Solomon 4:7 : John 14:18; Eph 5:27 Song of Solomon 4:8 : 2 Cor 11:2, 3 Song of Solomon 4:10 : John 15:9; Rom 8:35 Song of Solomon 4:13 : John 15:5; Eph 5:9 Song of Solomon 4:15 : John 4:10; 7:37, 38 end of crossrefs

Luke 12:55

And when [you see that] a south wind is blowing, you say, ‘It will be a hot day,’ and it happens.

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Summary

And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.

Loosing

Bible References

Loosing

Acts 27:21
After they had gone a long time without food [because of seasickness and stress], Paul stood up before them and said, “Men, you should have followed my advice and should not have set sail from Crete, and brought on this damage and loss.