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παραχειμασία
paracheimasia
G3915
G:N-F Greek

wintering

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Paracheimasia denotes remaining through the winter at a harbor sought for that purpose.

The attested use concerns staying at a harbor through the winter, as the voyage seeks Phoenix because the present harbor is unsuitable for that purpose in Acts 27:12.

Senses in use

  1. Remaining at a harbor through winter · dominant

    In Acts 27:12, the accusative singular feminine form occurs in the discussion of whether to leave an unsuitable harbor and reach Phoenix; the APB renders the verse with the aim to “winter there.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 27:12, the APB presents the term within the voyage plan as “winter there.” This rendering is taken from the clause's overall presentation.

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