But not long after, a tempestuous wind arose, called Euroclydon.

1. There is some dispute about the meaning of the word "Euroclydon." This word only occurs here in the New Testament.

2. The word means "a wind blowing from many quarters" and was used to describe hurricanes. It describes a swirling wind which causes strong and high waves.

3. The Greek word translated "tempestuous" is the Greek word - typhonicos - from which the word typhoon derives.

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Old Testament