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G5295 · Greek · New Testament
ὑποτρέχω
hypotréchō
Verb
To Run Under, To Sail Under the Lee

Definition

Hypotréchō (ὑποτρέχω) means to run under, to sail under the lee of — seeking shelter behind an island or landmass from wind and waves. Appears once in Acts.

Usage & Theological Significance

Acts 27:16: 'As we passed to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were hardly able to make the lifeboat secure.' The sailors seek shelter from the northeaster by running under the island's protection. This nautical term illustrates a spiritual principle: in life's storms, we must seek shelter — not in our own skill but in God's provision. Psalm 91:1: 'Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.' God provides Caudas — places of refuge in the storm.

Key Bible Verses

Acts 27:16 As we passed to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were hardly able to make the lifeboat secure.
Psalm 91:1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

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