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SBL Greek New Testament

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Acts 27

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acts.27.ac27IslandName

Καῦδα / Κλαύδην

TEXTmoderate confidence

What was the small island called?

The small island south of Crete provided enough shelter for the crew to secure the ship’s boat.

Why this default

“Cauda” has strong early support and corresponds naturally to modern Gavdos, while Clauda reflects a competing ancient spelling.

Evidence

ExternalCauda is supported by P74, B, 1175 and versions; Clauda is represented by א, A and portions of the later tradition.

InternalBoth place-name forms are readily confused in copying, so confidence remains moderate.

Project defaultCauda

Project default

WitnessesCauda · P74, B, 1175, versions
AlternativeClauda

Variant reading

WitnessesClauda · א, A, portions of later tradition
AlternativeGavdos

Responsible alternative

WitnessesGavdos · modern identification

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