Topical Encyclopedia In biblical times, ships were essential for trade, travel, and military endeavors, particularly in the Mediterranean region. The Bible makes several references to ships, highlighting their importance in ancient society. One specific part of a ship mentioned in the Scriptures is the "forepart" or "foreship," which refers to the front section of the vessel.The forepart of a ship is crucial for navigation and stability. It is designed to cut through the water, allowing the ship to move efficiently and maintain its course. The Bible provides a vivid account of the forepart of a ship in the context of the Apostle Paul's journey to Rome. In Acts 27, Paul is a prisoner being transported to Rome by ship. During the voyage, the ship encounters a violent storm, leading to a shipwreck. Acts 27:41 describes the moment of impact: "But the vessel struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was being broken up by the pounding of the waves." Here, the "bow" refers to the forepart of the ship, which becomes lodged in the sandbar, illustrating its role in the ship's structure and its vulnerability during a storm. The forepart's significance is further emphasized by its role in the ship's ultimate fate. While the stern is destroyed by the waves, the forepart remains fixed, highlighting the ship's division and the forepart's initial strength in withstanding the forces of nature. The account of Paul's shipwreck serves as a metaphor for spiritual truths, illustrating themes of faith, divine providence, and perseverance amidst trials. The forepart's steadfastness, even as the rest of the ship is battered, can be seen as a symbol of holding firm to one's faith in the face of adversity. In summary, the forepart or foreship is a critical component of ancient ships, as depicted in the Bible. Its mention in the narrative of Paul's shipwreck underscores its functional importance and provides a rich metaphorical layer to the biblical text. Torrey's Topical Textbook Acts 27:30,41And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under color as though they would have cast anchors out of the bow, Torrey's Topical Textbook Resources Does the Bible say that an increase in technology is a sign of the end times? | GotQuestions.orgWhat are the seven trumpets of Revelation? | GotQuestions.org What is cultural translation? Is cultural translation needed to properly understand the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Ships: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Ships: (Wrecked) Departure from the Faith Ships: Antiquity of, Among the Jews Ships: Course of Frequently Directed by the Heavenly Bodies Ships: Course of, Through the Midst of the Sea, Wonderful Ships: Employed in Carrying Passengers Ships: Endangered by Quicksands Ships: Generally Impelled by Sails Ships: Generally Made of the Fir Tree Ships: Governed and Directed by the Helm Ships: Guided in Their Course by Pilots Ships: Often the Property of Individuals Ships: Parts of Mentioned: The Anchors Ships: Parts of Mentioned: The Boats Ships: Parts of Mentioned: The Forepart or Foreship Ships: Parts of Mentioned: The Hinder Part or Stern Ships: Parts of Mentioned: The Hold or Between the Sides Ships: Parts of Mentioned: The Mast Ships: Parts of Mentioned: The Oars Ships: Parts of Mentioned: The Rudder or Helm Ships: Parts of Mentioned: The Rudder-Bands Ships: Parts of Mentioned: The Sails Ships: Parts of Mentioned: The Tackling Ships: Probably Originated from the Ark Made by Noah Ships: Solomon Built a Navy of Ships: Sometimes Made of Bulrushes Ships: Soundings Usually Taken For, in Dangerous Places Ships: The Hinder Part of, Occupied by the Passengers Ships: The Seams of, Were Caulked Ships: Usually Distinguished by Signs or Figure Heads Ships: when Damaged Were Sometimes Undergirded With Cables Ships: Worked by Mariners or Sailors Related Terms |
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