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Acts 27:29

King James Version (KJV)

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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

Commentary on Acts 27:29

Theological / Devotional

Rocks. Literally, “rough places” (see on v. 27). Cast four anchors. The darkness of night made it impossible to select the best part of the shore on which to beach the ship. The anchors were thrown out from the stem in order to hold the ship’s bow toward the shore. Wished. Literally, “were praying” (cf. Jonah 1:4, 5).

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