Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and when the ship was caught, and could not face the wind, we gave way `to it,' and were driven.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And when the ship got into the grip of it, and was not able to make headway into the wind, we gave way, and went before it.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And the ship being caught and driven, and not able to bring her head to the wind, letting her go we were driven [before it].

World English Bible (WEB)

When the ship was caught, and couldn't face the wind, we gave way to it, and were driven along.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and the ship being caught, and not being able to bear up against the wind, having given `her' up, we were borne on,