Fair Havens
far ha'-v'-nz (Kaloi Limenes): A roadstead on the South coast
of Crete, about 5 miles East of Cape Matala, the most
southerly point of the island. The harbor is formed by a bay,
open to the East, and sheltered on the Southwest by two small
islands. Here Paul waited for a considerable time (Acts 27:9);
but while it afforded good anchorage ...
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(A harbor on the island of Crete)
-Paul tarries at, on his way to Rome
Ac 27:8...
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a harbor in the island of Crete, Ac 27:8 though not mentioned
in any other ancient writing, is still known by its own Greek
name, and appears to have been the harbor of Lasaea....
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a harbour in the south of Crete, some 5 miles to the east of
which was the town of Lasea (Acts 27:8). Here the ship
of
Alexandria in which Paul and his companions sailed was
detained
a considerable time waiting for a favourable wind.
Contrary to
Paul's advice, the master of the ship determined to
prosecute
the voyage, as the harbour was de...
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(fayr hay' vihss) An open bay on the southern coast of Crete
near the city of Lasea. Protected only by small islands, it
did not appear to be a safe harbor for winter, so the sailors
of the ship carrying Paul to Rome decided to try to reach
Phenice. They refused to listen to Paul's warnings and were
caught in a ferocious storm (Acts 27:8-20)....
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And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The
fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city [of] Lasea....
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