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Acts 27:40 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Acts 27:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 27 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore. taken: or, cut the anchors, they left them in the sea”
Acts 27:40 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 27:40
When they had taken up the anchors—The Greek perielontes (casting off) suggests they cut or released anchors rather than retrieving them, prioritizing speed over salvage. They committed themselves unto the sea captures desperate faith—no turning back. Loosed the rudder bands indicates previously lashed steering oars (ancient ships used side-mounted oars for steering) were freed for navigation. Hoised up the mainsail (Greek artemōna, small foresail) caught wind to drive toward shore.This verse displays nautical expertise Luke accurately recorded. Every technical detail—anchors, rudders, foresai...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 27:40
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“they let go four anchors from the stern”
“Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast”