ΕΥ̓ΡΑΚΥΛΩΝ, εὐρακυλων
EURAKYLŌN, eurakylōn
Sounds Like: yoo-ra-KOO-lone
Translations: Euroclydon, a northeaster, a tempestuous wind
From the root: ΕΥ̓ΡΑΚΥΛΩΝ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word referring to a specific, violent wind. It is formed from two Greek words: ΕΥ̓ΡΟΣ (Euros), meaning 'east wind' or 'southeast wind', and ἈΚΥΛΩΝ (Aquilon), meaning 'north wind' or 'northeast wind'. It describes a strong, cyclonic wind that blows from the northeast or east, often causing great danger to ships. It is specifically mentioned in the New Testament as the name of the storm that struck Paul's ship.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2148 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- Acts — 27:14
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