Topical Encyclopedia In biblical times, ships were essential for trade, travel, and military endeavors, and their construction and parts are occasionally referenced in Scripture. One such part is the "hold" or the area "between the sides" of a ship. This part of a vessel is significant for its role in storage and stability.The "hold" of a ship refers to the interior space where cargo is stored. It is the area below the deck, enclosed by the sides of the ship, and is crucial for maintaining the balance and buoyancy of the vessel. The hold is designed to keep the cargo secure and protected from the elements during voyages. A notable biblical reference to the hold of a ship is found in the account of Jonah. In Jonah 1:5 , it is written: "The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship. But Jonah had gone down into the lowest part of the vessel, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep." Here, Jonah's descent into the "lowest part of the vessel" suggests he was in the hold, a place of refuge and concealment during the storm. The hold is also implied in the narrative of Paul's journey to Rome. In Acts 27:18-19 , during a violent storm, it is recorded: "We were tossed so violently that the next day the men began to jettison the cargo. On the third day, they threw the ship’s tackle overboard with their own hands." The act of jettisoning the cargo indicates the use of the hold for storage, as the crew sought to lighten the ship to prevent it from sinking. The construction and use of the hold reflect the ingenuity and resourcefulness of ancient shipbuilders. The hold's design was integral to the ship's function, allowing it to carry goods across vast distances, thus facilitating trade and cultural exchange in the ancient world. In biblical symbolism, the hold can represent a place of hiddenness or refuge, as seen in Jonah's account. It can also signify the burdens and treasures carried through life's tumultuous seas, as illustrated in Paul's perilous journey. The hold, therefore, serves both a practical and metaphorical purpose within the biblical narrative, highlighting the multifaceted nature of ships in Scripture. Torrey's Topical Textbook Jonah 1:5Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man to his god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Period ii. The Church from the Permanent Division of the Empire ... The Absurdity and Impiety of the Heathen Mysteries and Fables ... Christ the Believer's Husband The Draw-Net. The Close of the Theban Empire The Eighteenth Theban Dynasty Papal Tombs. The Eighteenth Theban Dynasty --(Continued) The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus The Second vision "On Earth" Resources What happened in the Six-Day War? | GotQuestions.orgWho is the king of the North in Daniel 11? | GotQuestions.org Who is the king of the South in Daniel 11? | 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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