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The Syrtis

(Acts 27:17) in the Revised Version in place of “quicksands” in the Authorized Version. It was the well-known Syrtis Major, the terror of all Mediterranean sailors. “It is a dangerous shallow on the coast of Africa, between Tripoli and Barca, southwest of the island of Crete.” The other Syrtis Syrtis Minor, was too far west to be feared by Paul’s fellow voyagers.—ED.

In the Bible

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Verses where The Syrtis is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Acts 27:17

    After hoisting it up, the crew used ropes to undergird the ship. And fearing that they would run aground on the sandbars of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and were driven along.

Scripture on The Syrtis

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The Syrtis references

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Sources · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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