ἀντοφθαλμέω
antophthalmeō
G0503
G:V
Greek
to face
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Antophthalmeo describes being unable to face an opposing wind in Acts 27:15.
Its single attested use describes confronting an opposing wind: in Acts 27:15, the ship cannot face the wind and is driven along.
Senses in use
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Confronting an opposing wind · dominant
The present active infinitive occurs in the clause about the ship's inability to confront the wind. In Acts 27:15 the APB renders the clause, “they were unable to face the wind,” before reporting that they gave way and were driven along.
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 27:15, the APB presents the clause as being “unable to face the wind.” This identifies the clause's presentation rather than a fixed English equivalent.