Topical Encyclopedia In biblical times, ships were essential for travel, trade, and fishing, particularly in regions surrounding the Mediterranean Sea and the Sea of Galilee. The design and structure of these ancient vessels often included a "hinder part," or stern, which was a significant area of the ship. This section was typically occupied by passengers, including notable biblical figures, during their journeys.The New Testament provides a vivid account of the hinder part of a ship in the Gospel of Mark. In Mark 4:38 , we read about Jesus during a storm on the Sea of Galilee: "But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. So they woke Him and said, 'Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?'" This passage highlights the stern as a place where passengers, including Jesus, could rest. The fact that Jesus was asleep on a cushion indicates that the hinder part was a relatively sheltered and comfortable area, suitable for rest even amidst a storm. The hinder part of the ship also served as a strategic location for passengers during voyages. In Acts 27, the Apostle Paul is aboard a ship bound for Rome when a violent storm arises. Although the specific mention of the hinder part is not detailed in this chapter, the narrative describes the ship's structure and the actions taken by those on board to secure the vessel and its passengers. The stern, being a crucial part of the ship, would have been integral to maintaining balance and stability during such tumultuous conditions. The design of ancient ships, with a distinct hinder part, reflects the practical needs of maritime travel in biblical times. The stern provided a space for passengers to gather, rest, and, in some cases, seek refuge during adverse weather. This area of the ship was not only functional but also symbolic, as seen in the account of Jesus calming the storm, demonstrating His divine authority over nature. In summary, the hinder part of ships in biblical narratives served as a vital area for passengers, offering both physical shelter and a setting for significant events. The accounts of Jesus and Paul illustrate the importance of this section in the daily life and extraordinary moments of biblical history. Torrey's Topical Textbook Mark 4:38And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say to him, Master, care you not that we perish? Torrey's Topical Textbook Library The Last Days of the Old Eastern World The Holy City; Or, the New Jerusalem: Mr. Bunyan's Last Sermon: 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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