Acts 27:29

Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.

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Other Translations for Acts 27:29

BSB

Fearing that we would run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daybreak.

AKJV

Then fearing lest we should have fallen on rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.

CPDV

Then, fearing that we might happen upon rough places, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and they were hoping for daylight to arrive soon.

ERV

And fearing lest haply we should be cast ashore on rocky ground, they let go four anchors from the stern, and wished for the day.

NHEB

Fearing that we would run aground on rocky ground, they let go four anchors from the stern, and wished for daylight.

SMT

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

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 27:29

ThenG5037 fearingG5399Verb lestG4458 weG3381ConjunctionshouldhavefallenG1601Verb uponG1519Preposition rocksG5138AdjectivetheycastG4496Verb fourG5064Adjective anchorsG45Noun FeminineoutofG1537PrepositionthesternG4403Noun FeminineandwishedG2172VerbforthedayG2250Noun Feminine

Commentary for Acts 27:29

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Overview of Acts 27:29

Summary

Sailors anchor ship to prevent wreck

Place

Adria

Event

Four anchors cast for safety

Estimated Time Period

c. 60 AD