Acts 27:14But before long, a stormy wind beat down from shore, which is called Euroclydon.
The setting
Mediterranean Sea, 60 AD. Late autumn sailing season. Paul's prison ship encounters a northeaster wind called Euroclydon, a deadly downburst from the mountains of Crete.
The emotion here: documenting terror with trembling hands
The original word
Εὐρακύλων (Eurakylon) — northeast wind, from euros (east wind) + Aquilo (north wind)
Why it matters
Euroclydon winds could reach 90+ mph, creating 30-foot waves that regularly sank ships
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 27:14
This verse marks the beginning of 14 days and nights of life-threatening terror
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just weather reporting, but Luke is setting up one of the Bible's greatest displays of God's protection through human leadership under pressure.
Bible Genome reading
Acts 27:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 27:14 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is anxious, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is urgent. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include sudden crisis, nature's power. Notable phrases: before long; stormy wind beat down; Euroclydon.
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— Acts 19:15
“I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?'”
— Acts 22:7
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