Bible Dictionary
Cauda
Cauda, also called Clauda, was a small island south of Crete. Paul’s ship passed under its shelter during the stormy voyage to Rome.
Definition
Cauda, also called Clauda, was a small island south of Crete. Its modern name supports the form Cauda.
Biblical Usage
During Paul’s voyage to Rome, the ship was driven under the lee of Cauda. In the calmer water there, the crew hauled in the boat, undergirded the ship, and slackened sail.
Historical Background
Cauda lay west of Cape Matala. It was small and apparently of little importance, though its association with Paul’s voyage later gave it prominence.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Acts 27:16) The form given in the Revised Version to Clauda, an island south of Crete. It bears a closer relation to the modern name Gaudonesi of the Greek, the Gauda of P. Mela. (Clauda .—ED.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ko'-da (Kauda; also called Klauda; the King James Version Clauda; the modern Greek name Gaudho supports the form Cauda): An island 23 miles West of Cape Matala. It is a small island, and can never have supported a large population, or have been of any importance. Its elevation to the rank of a bishopric in Byzantine times must have been due to its association with the voyage of Paul. The ship with Paul on board was driven under the lee of Cauda (Ac 27:16); in the calm water south of the island the crew succeeded in hauling in the boat, undergirding the ship and slackening sail.</p><p>W. M. Calder</p>