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NASB | Acts 27:12 Because the harbor was not suitable for wintering, the majority reached a decision to put out to sea from there, if somehow they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete, facing southwest and northwest, and spend the winter there. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 27:12 Because the harbor was not well situated for wintering, the majority [of the sailors] decided to put to sea from there, hoping somehow to reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete facing southwest and northwest, and spend the winter there. |
Bible Question: How can Phoenix be facing both southwest and northwest? |
Bible Answer: Greetings A1658! Here is what the Treasure of Scriptural Knowledge says about your question. ******** Phenice, was a sea-port on the western side of Crete; probably defended from the fury of the winds by a high and winding shore, forming a semicircle, and perhaps by some small island in front; leaving two openings, one towards the south-west, and the other towards the north-west. ********** I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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