After hoisting it up, the crew used ropes to undergird the ship. And fearing that they would run aground on the sandbars of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and were driven along. Cross References Acts 27:16 Passing to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we barely managed to secure the lifeboat. Acts 27:26 However, we must run aground on some island." Acts 27:29 Fearing that we would run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daybreak. Acts 27:40 Cutting away the anchors, they left them in the sea as they loosened the ropes that held the rudders. Then they hoisted the foresail to the wind and made for the beach. Treasury of Scripture Which when they had taken up, they used helps, under girding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, struck sail, and so were driven. fearing. Acts 27:29,41 |
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