Acts 27:4

After putting out from there, we sailed to the lee of Cyprus because the winds were against us.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Putting to sea from there, we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G2547} when we had launched{G321}{(G5685)} from thence{G2547}, we sailed under{G5284}{(G5656)} Cyprus{G2954}, because{G1223} the winds{G417} were{G1511}{(G5750)} contrary{G1727}.

Strong's King James

(4) From there we put out to sea, sailing under the lee of Cyprus (Love; Blossom) because the ruach-winds were opposing.

The F.O.G

[4] From there we put out to sea, sailing under the shelter of Cyprus because the winds were against us, forcing us to take a longer but safer route.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

And thence, having set sail, we sailed under Cyprus, because of the winds being contrary,

Young's Literal Translation

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Acts 27:4

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Acts 27:4