Topical Studies Bible verses about Ships
(From Torrey's Topical Textbook )
Probably originated from the ark made by Noah Genesis 7:17 ,18
Antiquity of, among the Jews Genesis 49:13 ; Judges 5:17
DESCRIBED AS
Solomon built a navy of I Kings 9:26
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE
Generally made of the fir tree Ezekiel 27:5
Sometimes made of bulrushes Isaiah 18:2
The seams of, were caulked Ezekiel 27:9 ,27
PARTS OF MENTIONED
Often the property of individuals Acts 27:11
Commanded by a master Jonah 1:6 ; Acts 27:11
Guided in their course by pilots Ezekiel 27:8 ,27-29
Governed and directed by the helm James 3:4
Course of frequently directed by the heavenly bodies Acts 27:20
Worked by mariners or sailors Ezekiel 27:9 ,27; Jonah 1:5 ; Acts 27:30
Generally impelled by sails Acts 27:2-7
Often impelled by oars Jonah 1:13 ; John 6:19
NAVIGATED
Soundings usually taken for, in dangerous places Acts 27:28
Usually distinguished by signs or figure heads Acts 28:11
Course of, through the midst of the sea, wonderful Proverbs 30:18 ,19
EMPLOYED IN
The hinder part of, occupied by the passengers Mark 4:38
ENDANGERED BY
When damaged were sometimes undergirded with cables Acts 27:17
Were often wrecked I Kings 22:48 ; Psalms 48:7 ; Acts 27:41-44 ; II Corinthians 11:25
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