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ἐπιγίνομαι
epiginomai
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G:V Greek

to arise/spring up

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Epiginomai describes a south wind arising during the voyage in Acts 28:13.

The attested use describes the onset of a south wind in the travel narrative of Acts 28:13.

Senses in use

  1. A wind arising · dominant

    In Acts 28:13, the aorist middle participle occurs in the clause about a south wind; the APB renders the event as “when a south wind arose” before the travelers came to Puteoli.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 28:13, the APB presents the clause as “when a south wind arose.” This rendering confirms the clause's event without isolating each Greek contribution.

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