6 occurrences

'Casting' in the Bible

As He was walking along the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon, who was called Peter, and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, since they were fishermen.

Verse ConceptsFishesNetsFishermenWalkingTwo DisciplesChrist SeeingFishingLearning From JesusFishBuilding Relationshipslakes

As He was passing along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, Simon’s brother. They were casting a net into the sea, since they were fishermen.

Verse ConceptsFishermenCall To ServiceFishing

Then they crucified Him and divided His clothes, casting lots for them to decide what each would get.

Verse ConceptsClothingChanceCrucifixion, Of ChristTortureGamblingChrist Was KilledDividing Plunder

After casting off the anchors, they left them in the sea, at the same time loosening the ropes that held the rudders. Then they hoisted the foresail to the wind and headed for the beach.

Verse ConceptsAnchorsShipsAbandoning ThingsUndoing Fasteningssailing

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Range (19 instances)
Stray (22 instances)
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Wander (68 instances)

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