Acts 27:40

So they cast off the anchors and left them in the sea, at the same time loosening the ropes that tied the rudders. Then hoisting the foresail to the wind they made for the beach.

Isaiah 33:23

Your cords hang loose; they cannot hold the mast firm in its place or keep the sail spread out. Then prey and spoil in abundance will be divided; even the lame will take the prey.

Acts 27:29-30

And fearing that we might run on the rocks, they let down four anchors from the stern and prayed for day to come.

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Summary

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 up, etc

The rudder bands

Bible References

Taken up, etc

Acts 27:29
And fearing that we might run on the rocks, they let down four anchors from the stern and prayed for day to come.

The rudder bands

Isaiah 33:23
Your cords hang loose; they cannot hold the mast firm in its place or keep the sail spread out. Then prey and spoil in abundance will be divided; even the lame will take the prey.

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