Crete in the Bible

Meaning: carnal; fleshly

Exact Match

Men of Crete and Arabia, to all of us they are talking in our different languages, of the great works of God.

Verse ConceptsJudaismPraise, Manner And Methods OfLanguages Mentioned In ScriptureProselytesThe Holy Spirit In The Church

For a number of days we sailed on slowly and with difficulty arrived off Cnidus. Then, because the wind did not permit us to go on, we sailed under the lee of Crete off Cape Salmone,

Verse ConceptsSlownessHard Tasks

With difficulty we sailed along the coast of Crete and came to a place called Fair Havens that was near the town of Lasea.

Verse ConceptsHarborssailinghugs

And 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.

Verse ConceptsWinterHarborsCompassessailing

Thematic Bible



Cretans, and Arabians??e hear them speaking in our own languages the wonderful works of God?"

One of themselves, a prophet of their own, said, "Cretans are always false, evil beasts, idle gluttons."


And, sailing slowly many days, and with difficulty having come over against Cnidus, the wind not permitting us to approach, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;

And, because the harbor was incommodious to winter in, the greater part advised to set sail thence, if by any means, having reached Phoenix, a harbor of Crete??ooking toward the south-west and north-west ??e might be able to winter there. And, when the south wind was blowing gently, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, lifting anchor, they were coasting nearer to Crete.

And, after long abstinence from food, then Paul, standing up in the midst of them, said, "Ye ought, indeed, O men, hearkening to me, not to have set sail from Crete, and to have incurred this violence and loss.


For this cause I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you;


And, because the harbor was incommodious to winter in, the greater part advised to set sail thence, if by any means, having reached Phoenix, a harbor of Crete??ooking toward the south-west and north-west ??e might be able to winter there. And, when the south wind was blowing gently, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, lifting anchor, they were coasting nearer to Crete.

And, after long abstinence from food, then Paul, standing up in the midst of them, said, "Ye ought, indeed, O men, hearkening to me, not to have set sail from Crete, and to have incurred this violence and loss.


References

Hastings

Easton

American

Fausets

Smith

Watsons

Morish