Acts 27:38

And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Acts 27:38

BSB
After the men had eaten their fill, they lightened the ship by throwing the grain into the sea.
AKJV
And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.
CPDV
And having been nourished with food, they lightened the ship, casting the wheat into the sea.
ERV
And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, throwing out the wheat into the sea.
NHEB
When they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, throwing out the wheat into the sea.
SMT
And satisfied with food, they lightened the ship, casting out the wheat into the sea.

Commentary for Acts 27:38

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Acts 27:38
Summary
Cargo jettisoned to lighten vessel
Place
Ship
Event
Grain thrown overboard
Estimated Time Period
c. 60 AD
Category
Narrative