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Acts 27:29 Cross-References
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“Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks , they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.”
Acts 27:29 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 27:29
Fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks—Malta's coastline combined sandy beaches with treacherous rocky outcrops. Grounding on rocks meant certain destruction; sandy beach offered survival hope. They cast four anchors out of the stern—normally anchors deployed from the bow, but stern anchors held the ship's head seaward, preventing beam-to-breakers orientation. This expert seamanship prepared for beach landing at daylight. And wished for the day (ηὔχοντο ἡμέραν γενέσθαι, were praying day to come)—the Greek suggests both natural desire and prayerful longing. Waiting for daylight with land...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 27:29
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“they used cables to help reinforce the ship. Fearing that they would run aground on the Syrtis sand bars”
“a hope both sure and steadfast and entering into that which is within the veil;”
“and had lowered the boat into the sea”
“Would it were even! and at even you shall say”
“My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say”
“they left them in the sea”