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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: Ron. In Acts 27:26, Paul was not specific because God didn't tell him or he knew but didn't say. It is interesting to see the variety of translations of this phrase. I wonder which are right. Malta was chosen by God. There were 276 people (27:37), so they needed an island large enough to handle them, plus a safe way to shore and another ship to take them on to Rome. I don't think there was another island to meet their needs. The people were hospitible (28:2) ... I'm not sure if that was the norm in that area. Plus, they provided for them well, as they sailed on (vs 10). I hope I have answered your questions, Steve Melite (Strong's 3194) is the name in Greek, meaning honey |