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The figure-heads of the Greek and Roman ships were commonly placed both at the prow and the stern. Benson Commentary. Acts 28:11. And after three months — The three winter months, which time Paul doubtless improved, as a true labourer in the Lord’s vineyard.
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Acts 28:10. πολλαῖς τιμαῖς: “with many honours,” A. and...
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The figure is a sufficiently natural one in all languages; but it perhaps received additional vividness from the fact that a large eye was commonly painted on the prow of Greek vessels. The practice is still not unusual in Mediterranean boats.
A figurehead is a carved wooden decoration found at the bow of ships, generally of a design related to the name or role of a ship. They were predominant between the sixteenth and twentieth centuries, and modern ships' badges fulfil a similar role.
3 Αυγ 2024 · In the Bible, “ship” refers to a vessel used for navigation and transportation across water, symbolizing commerce, journey, and sometimes God’s provision or judgment. Notably, ships are mentioned in various contexts, such as in the stories of Jonah and the journeys of the Apostle Paul.
figurehead, ornamental symbol or figure formerly placed on some prominent part of a ship, usually at the bow. A figurehead could be a religious symbol, a national emblem, or a figure symbolizing the ship’s name.
31 Bible Verses about Ships. Most Relevant Verses. Psalm 104:26. Verse Concepts. There the ships move along, And Leviathan, which You have formed to sport in it. Psalm 107:23. Verse Concepts. Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business on great waters; John 6:23. Verse Concepts.
1. ( n.) The fore part of a vessel; the bow; the stem; hence, the vessel itself. 2. ( n.) See Proa. 3. ( superl.) Valiant; brave; gallant; courageous. 4. ( a.) Benefit; profit; good; advantage. Greek. 4408. prora -- the prow (of a ship) ... the prow (of a ship). Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: prora Phonetic.
