Act 27:40-41 | TSK | e4.org | taken up etc. or, cut the anchors, they left them in the sea, etc. the rudder bands Or, "the bands of the rudders;" for large vessels in ancient times had two or more rudders, which were fastened to the ship by means of bands, or chains, by which they were hoisted out of the water when incapable of being used. These bands being loosed, the rudders would fall into their proper places, and serve to steer the vessel into the creek, which they had in view, and hoisted.

‏ Acts 27:40-41

taken up etc. or, cut the anchors, they left them in the sea, etc. Acts 27:29-30

the rudder bands Or, "the bands of the rudders;" for large vessels in ancient times had two or more rudders, which were fastened to the ship by means of bands, or chains, by which they were hoisted out of the water when incapable of being used. These bands being loosed, the rudders would fall into their proper places, and serve to steer the vessel into the creek, which they had in view, and hoisted. Isa 33:23

they ran Acts 27:17, Acts 27:26-29; 2Cor 11:25

broken 1Kgs 22:48; 2Chr 20:37; Ezek 27:26, Ezek 27:34; 2Cor 11:25-26