Acts 27:9

Azerbajani (Azərbaycan Bibliyası 2008)

Xeyli vaxt itirmişdik, hətta oruc günü də keçib-getmişdi. Artıq bu mövsümdə dəniz yolu ilə getmək təhlükəli idi. Odur ki, Paul onlara xəbərdarlıq edərək

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from the book of Acts, Paul is speaking to a group of people who are planning a journey by sea. He warns them that it's too dangerous to sail because the season for safe travel has passed and they should wait until conditions improve.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're planning a big trip in your family car, but your dad knows there will be lots of snow soon, making driving risky. Paul is like that dad telling everyone to wait until it's safer to go on their journey by boat.

Historical Background

The book of Acts was written by Luke, likely around AD 60-80, and its audience includes both Jews and Gentiles (non-Jews). This verse takes place during Paul’s voyage to Rome where he is under arrest. The 'fast' mentioned refers to the Jewish Day of Atonement, indicating that travel conditions were becoming hazardous due to approaching winter storms.

Living It Out Today

Today, this can apply when we're planning something risky or important. Sometimes it's wise to heed advice and wait for better circumstances instead of pushing forward recklessly, like waiting for a storm to pass before starting a big project at work.

Topics

• advice
• waiting
• wisdom
• seasons
• travel
• danger

Related Verses

• Mark 13:28-30
• Exodus 12:2-6
• James 5:7-9
• Proverbs 14:15
• Luke 12:41-48

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'fast' refer to in this verse?

The 'fast' refers to the Jewish Day of Atonement, a time when Jews fast and seek forgiveness for their sins.

Why was sailing dangerous after the fast?

Sailing became dangerous because winter storms were approaching, making it risky for ships to travel safely on the sea.

What can we learn about wisdom from Paul's advice?

Paul shows that listening to wise counsel and understanding natural signs are important in making safe decisions, especially concerning risk-taking activities like travel or business ventures.

How does this relate to modern times?

In today’s context, this verse reminds us to consider expert advice and environmental factors before undertaking risky projects or actions.