Bible Dictionary
Eurcquila
Eurcquila is the Revised Version form of the storm called Euroclydon in Acts 27:14. The name refers to a violent northeast wind that threatened Paul’s ship on its voyage to Rome.
Definition
Eurcquila is the Revised Version form of the storm called Euroclydon in Acts 27. The name describes a violent wind from the northeast.
Biblical Usage
The wind threatened the ship carrying Paul during his voyage to Rome.
Historical Background
The term is compounded from words meaning east and north and refers to a northeast gale.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
the word used in the Revised Version instead of euroclydon in (Acts 27:14) It is compounded of two words meaning east and north, and means a northeast gale.