Acts 27:40 — So they cut the cables and severed the anchors and left them in the sea while a… — AMP | maBible

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40 So they cut the cables and severed the anchors and left them in the sea while at the same time unlashing the ropes of the rudders; and after hoisting the foresail to the wind, they headed steadily for the beach.

Passage themes

The abandoned anchors — when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea
Steering the ship — loosed the rudder bands

Notes and references

Ships of this period and region often had two large paddles on either side of the stern for steering, and when not in use they would be secured with ropes. This was particularly necessary in foul weather, where the sea might dislodge a rudder. Now that they were casting off, the rudders had to be f…

Events in this chapter

27 — Naufrage à Malte

About this book

Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc

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