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A First-Century Super-Freighter
Commentators explain this was no ordinary vessel. It was a large Alexandrian grain ship, a key part of the Roman Empire's food supply from Egypt. Scholars note these ships were known for their impressive size and special status, built for long, difficult voyages. Paul was placed on a significant commercial vessel for his journey to Rome.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 27:6
18th Century
Theologian
A ship of Alexandria. A ship belonging to Alexandria. Alexandria was in Egypt and was founded by Alexander the Great.
It appears fr…
AT Robertson
On Acts 27:6
Sailing for Italy (πλεον εις την Ιταλιαν). This was the opportunity for which Lysias had been looking. So he put (ενεβιβασεν, firs…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 27:6
19th Century
Bishop
A ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy.—A glance at the map will show that the ship, which was probably one of those engaged in t…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 27:4–12
19th Century
Preacher
And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia a…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 27:6
Myra was the most illustrious city in Lycia, with distinguished public buildings, a large theater, and many evidences of wealth. It became the natu…
John Gill
On Acts 27:6
17th Century
Pastor
And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria
Alexandria was the chief city in Egypt, built by Alexander the gr…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 27:1–11
17th Century
Minister
It was determined by the counsel of God, before it was determined by the counsel of Festus, that Paul should go to Rome; for God had work for him t…