Acts 27:40

And having in removed the anchors, they let go into the sea, at the same time having let loose the bonds of the rudders, and having lifted up the mizen mast, they held with the blast to the coast.

Isaiah 33:23

Thy cords were broken in pieces; they will not well strengthen their mast; they spread not the flag: then was the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame plundered the plunder.

Acts 27:29-30

And fearing lest perhaps we might fall through into rough places, having cast four anchors from the stern, 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

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Taken up, etc

Acts 27:29
And fearing lest perhaps we might fall through into rough places, having cast four anchors from the stern, prayed for day to come.

The rudder bands

Isaiah 33:23
Thy cords were broken in pieces; they will not well strengthen their mast; they spread not the flag: then was the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame plundered the plunder.