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NASB | Acts 28:1 When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 28:1 After we were safe [on land], we found out that the island was called Malta. |
Bible Question: In Acts 27:26, Paul says that they must land on a "certain island." Why is that? What was so special about Malta vs. any other island? Is there a significance to the people there or maybe a definition for the name of the place that I have missed? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Ron! This wasn't a very good translation by the NASB. The Greek text actually uses an indefinite pronoun to refer to the island in question. It can be translated as "a certain island," but the thought is not a particular island. Rather, the thought is simply of any old island as opposed to a specific island. The NIV translates it better: Acts 27:26 - "Nevertheless, we must run aground on some island." The point of the verse was simply that the wreck was necessary in God's plan. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |