Definition and Usage:
The term "strakes" refers to the planks or strips of wood that are laid along the sides of a ship, forming part of its hull. In a biblical context, the word is not directly mentioned in most English translations of the Bible, but it is related to the construction and design of ancient ships, which are occasionally referenced in Scripture.

Biblical Context:
While the specific term "strakes" does not appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is relevant to the understanding of shipbuilding in biblical times. Ships and boats are mentioned in various passages, often in the context of travel, trade, and divine intervention.

Relevant Scripture:
One of the most notable biblical accounts involving a ship is the account of Noah's Ark. Although the term "strakes" is not used, the construction of the Ark as described in Genesis 6:14-16 involves the use of wood and careful design, akin to the principles of shipbuilding that would include strakes. The Berean Standard Bible states:

"Make for yourself an ark of gopher wood; make rooms in the ark and coat it with pitch inside and out. And this is how you are to build it: The ark is to be three hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high. You are to make a roof for the ark, finish the ark to within a cubit of the top, and put a door in the side of the ark. You are to make it with lower, middle, and upper decks." (Genesis 6:14-16)

Historical and Cultural Insights:
In ancient times, shipbuilding was a crucial skill for trade and transportation. The construction of ships involved the use of various materials and techniques, including the laying of strakes to ensure the vessel's strength and seaworthiness. The Bible reflects the importance of ships in passages that describe maritime activities, such as the voyages of the Apostle Paul in the New Testament.

Theological Significance:
Ships in the Bible often symbolize journeys, both physical and spiritual. The construction and use of ships, including the implied use of strakes, can be seen as a metaphor for the careful preparation and faith required in one's spiritual journey. The account of Noah's Ark, for instance, is a powerful narrative of obedience, divine protection, and salvation.

Conclusion:
While the term "strakes" is not explicitly found in the Bible, understanding its role in shipbuilding enhances the comprehension of biblical narratives involving ships. These accounts underscore themes of faith, divine providence, and the human experience of navigating life's challenges with God's guidance.STRAKES

straks: An older form for "streaks" (so the American Standard Revised Version) in the King James Version, the English Revised Version Genesis 30:37 (pitslah, "peeled spot"); Leviticus 14:37 (sheqa`aruroth, "hollow places"). For "strake," Tobit 11:11; the King James Version Acts 27:17.

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Land (19790 Occurrences)
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Hollow (35 Occurrences)
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