{Beside all this} (en p(8373)i toutois). {In all these
things} (or regions). {Gulf} (chasma). An old word from
chain(935c), to yawn, our chasm, a gaping opening. Only here in the
N.T. {Is fixed} (est(8872)iktai). Perfect passive indicative of
st(8872)iz(935c), old verb (see on 烊u 9:51|). Permanent chasm. {May not
be able} (m(8820)dun(936e)tai). Present middle subjunctive of
dunamai. The chasm is there on purpose ({that not}, hop(9373) m(885c))
to prevent communication.