Thematic Bible: Ship


Thematic Bible



There Julius, the military officer, arranged [passage] for us on a ship, [originating] from Alexandria, [and] bound for Italy, and put us on board. When we had sailed slowly for many days [and] had trouble passing Cnidus because of an unfavorable wind, we sailed on the sheltered side of Crete and on past Salmone. After making our way along the coast [of Crete] with difficulty, we arrived at a place called Fair Harbors [i.e., the principal seaport of the island], which was near the town of Lasea.

We boarded a ship [originating] from Adramyttium which was ready to sail [from here in Caesarea], heading out to sea for parts of the coast of [the province of] Asia. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, went with us. Verse ConceptsShipsThe NavySea Travel

After three months we set sail on a ship that had spent the winter on the island [of Melita]. This ship had originated from Alexandria and was designated as "Twin Brothers" [Note: The ship may have been named this because of its prow containing the figures of the mythical twin gods of sailors, Castor and Pollux]. Verse ConceptsFalse GodsConstellationsStarsMythologyShipsAlexandria The CityTwinsTwo To Four MonthsSea TravelTwin BrothersRelationships And Datingsailing


(The total number of us aboard the ship was Verse ConceptsTwo Hundred And Some


But we went on ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos [i.e., a seaport town near Troas], where we expected to take Paul on board. This is how Paul had planned it, intending to go there himself by land. Verse ConceptsThe NavyParticular JourneysSea TravelPeople Going Beforesailing




And when it was decided that we should sail for Italy, they transferred Paul and certain other prisoners to the custody of a military officer named Julius, of the Augustan battalion. Verse ConceptsCenturionRoman Emperorssailing

After much time had passed, the voyage became more dangerous because it was [now] past the Day of Atonement [Note: This would have been around September or October, when a sea voyage involved rough sailing]. So, Paul began warning the people [aboard ship], Verse ConceptsFasting, Nature OfAtonementLossFasting RegularlyTime Passingsailing


And when they [finally] got the boat hoisted up, they slung [rope] cables underneath [and around] the hull [of the ship to reinforce it]. Then, fearing the ship would run aground on the [shifting], shallow sandbar [called] Syrtis, they lowered their [navigation] gear [Note: This may have been sails, rigging, etc.] and so were driven [as a derelict by the wind]. Verse ConceptsRopesSandShipsPropellingPutting Things Down

[Finally] they cut the ropes, dropping the anchors into the water and at the same time they released the oars used for steering. Then they hoisted the bow-sail to the wind and headed [straight] for the beach. Verse ConceptsAnchorsShipsAbandoning ThingsUndoing Fasteningssailing

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, [a hope] that is safe and secure, and one that enters the curtain [i.e., figuratively, of the heavenly sanctuary], Verse ConceptsAnchorsAssurance in the life of faithHope, As ConfidenceSanctuarySeafaringHopeSecurityStabilityStressThe Hope Of The GospelHope And FaithFaith Hope And LoveThe SoulHope And LoveInner Beautysteadfast

[Finally] they cut the ropes, dropping the anchors into the water and at the same time they released the oars used for steering. Then they hoisted the bow-sail to the wind and headed [straight] for the beach. Verse ConceptsAnchorsShipsAbandoning ThingsUndoing Fasteningssailing

So, fearing the possibility of being run aground on a rocky shore, they dropped four anchors from the stern and longed for daylight [to come]. The crew had [by now] lowered the life-boat into the water, pretending to be dropping anchors from the bow, [but were in reality] attempting to abandon ship.








On the third day, they handed [the rest of] the ship's gear to each other, and threw it overboard [Note: This was perhaps furniture, rigging, sails, baggage, etc.]. Verse ConceptsThe Third Day Of The WeekBuoyancyAbandoning Thingssailing







When He saw how distressed His disciples were, rowing against an opposing wind, Jesus came to them between three and six o'clock in the morning, walking on the water, and almost walked past them. Verse ConceptsNightPassing ByChrist's Knowledge Of BelieversRowingharassment


When we sighted Cyprus [i.e., a large island], we sailed past it on our port side and arrived at Tyre [i.e., a major seaport] in Syria [i.e., on the west coast of Palestine], where the ship was to unload its cargo. Verse ConceptsSouthGod Is ImmanentEmptyingLeft Hand Side

saying, "Sirs, I can see that this voyage will result in suffering and much loss, not only to the ship and its cargo, but also to our [very] lives." Verse ConceptsLossWeather ForecastsPossibility Of Deathsailing

The rest [he reasoned] could reach shore by floating on planks or other debris from the ship. And so it happened that all of them escaped safely to land. Verse ConceptsSafetyBoards

But a short time later, a violent northeasterly wind they called "Euraquilo" swept down, Verse ConceptsStormsHurricanesWeather In The Last Days

The crew had [by now] lowered the life-boat into the water, pretending to be dropping anchors from the bow, [but were in reality] attempting to abandon ship. Verse ConceptsAnchorsMarinersBoatsServants, BadPretendingEscaping EvilIn FrontPutting Things DownColorsailing

So, the soldiers cut the ropes securing the life-boat and let it drift away. Verse ConceptsShipsBoatsUndoing Fasteningscutting



[Finally] they cut the ropes, dropping the anchors into the water and at the same time they released the oars used for steering. Then they hoisted the bow-sail to the wind and headed [straight] for the beach. Verse ConceptsAnchorsShipsAbandoning ThingsUndoing Fasteningssailing







After three months we set sail on a ship that had spent the winter on the island [of Melita]. This ship had originated from Alexandria and was designated as "Twin Brothers" [Note: The ship may have been named this because of its prow containing the figures of the mythical twin gods of sailors, Castor and Pollux]. Verse ConceptsFalse GodsConstellationsStarsMythologyShipsAlexandria The CityTwinsTwo To Four MonthsSea TravelTwin BrothersRelationships And Datingsailing

We boarded a ship [originating] from Adramyttium which was ready to sail [from here in Caesarea], heading out to sea for parts of the coast of [the province of] Asia. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, went with us. Verse ConceptsShipsThe NavySea Travel

Look, even though ships are huge and are driven by strong winds, still their direction can be governed by a very small rudder, wherever the pilot desires to sail. Verse ConceptsWindShipsBig ThingsSmall ThingsMarinersThe TongueDirectionStaying Strong During Hard Timessailing