3 occurrences

'Anchor' in the Bible

When a moderate south wind came up, supposing that they had attained their purpose, they weighed anchor and began sailing along Crete, close inshore.

Verse ConceptsFacing South

After they had hoisted it up, they used supporting cables in undergirding the ship; and fearing that they might run aground on the shallows of Syrtis, they let down the sea anchor and in this way let themselves be driven along.

Verse ConceptsRopesSandShipsPropellingPutting Things Down

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Anchor (5 instances)
Backbone (1 instance)
Cheek (9 instances)
Mainstay (1 instance)
Remain (604 instances)

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
G45
ἄγκυρα 
Agkura 
Usage: 4

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