Acts 27:29

KJV1611 – Modern English

Then fearing lest we should be driven upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for daybreak.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    Fearing that we might run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daylight.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G5037} fearing{G5399} lest{G3381} haply we should be cast{G1601} ashore on{G1519} rocky{G5117} ground, they let go{G4496} four{G5064} anchors{G45} from{G1537} the stern,{G4403} and wished{G2172} for{G1096} the day.{G2250}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then{G5037} fearing{G5399}{(G5740)} lest{G3381}{G4458} we should have fallen{G1601}{(G5632)}{(G5625)}{G1601}{(G5632)} upon{G1519} rocks{G5117}{G5138}, they cast{G4496}{(G5660)} four{G5064} anchors{G45} out of{G1537} the stern{G4403}, and wished{G2172}{(G5711)}{G1096}{(G5635)} for the day{G2250}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Then fearinge lest they shuld have fallen on some Rocke they cast.iiii. ancres out of the sterne and wysshed for ye daye.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Then fearinge lest they shulde fall on some rocke, they cast foure anckers out of the sterne, and wysshed for the daye.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Then fearing least they should haue fallen into some rough places, they cast foure ancres out of the sterne, and wished that the day were come.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Then fearyng lest they shoulde haue fallen on some rocke, they caste foure anckers out of the sterne, and wisshed for the day.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Fearing that we would run aground on rocky ground, they let go four anchors from the stern, and wished for daylight.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and fearing lest on rough places we may fall, out of the stern having cast four anchors, they were wishing day to come.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And fearing lest haply we should be cast ashore on rocky ground, they let go four anchors from the stern, and wished for the day.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And fearing lest haply we should be cast ashore on rocky ground, they let go four anchors from the stern, and wished for the day.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Then, fearing that by chance we might come on to the rocks, they let down four hooks from the back of the ship, and made prayers for the coming of day.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Fearing that we would run aground on rocky ground, they let go four anchors from the stern, and wished for daylight.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Because they were afraid that we would run aground on the rocky coast, they threw out four anchors from the stern and wished for day to appear.

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 27:17 : 17 Which when they had taken up, they used aids to undergird the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, they lowered the sail, and so were driven.
  • Acts 27:26 : 26 However, we must be cast upon a certain island.
  • Acts 27:30 : 30 And as the sailors were attempting to escape from the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under pretext of laying out anchors from the prow,
  • Acts 27:40-41 : 40 And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves to the sea, loosed the rudder bands, and hoisted the mainsail to the wind, and made for shore. 41 And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the bow stuck fast, and remained immovable, but the stern was broken up by the violence of the waves.
  • Heb 6:19 : 19 This hope we have as an anchor for the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the inner sanctuary behind the veil,
  • Deut 28:67 : 67 In the morning you shall say, Would God it were evening! and at evening you shall say, Would God it were morning! for the fear of your heart with which you shall fear, and for the sight of your eyes which you shall see.
  • Ps 130:6 : 6 My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning; yes, more than those who watch for the morning.

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    30 And as the sailors were attempting to escape from the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under pretext of laying out anchors from the prow,

    31 Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.

    32 Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall away.

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    83%

    37 And we were in all on the ship two hundred seventy-six souls.

    38 And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship and threw the wheat into the sea.

    39 And when it was day, they did not recognize the land: but they observed a certain creek with a shore, into which they planned, if it were possible, to run the ship.

    40 And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves to the sea, loosed the rudder bands, and hoisted the mainsail to the wind, and made for shore.

    41 And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the bow stuck fast, and remained immovable, but the stern was broken up by the violence of the waves.

    42 And the soldiers' plan was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them swim away and escape.

    43 But the centurion, wanting to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that those who could swim should jump overboard first and get to land:

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    6 And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing to Italy; and he put us on it.

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    8 And with difficulty passing it, came to a place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.

    9 Now when much time had been spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was already past, Paul admonished them,

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    11 Nevertheless, the centurion believed the master and owner of the ship more than what was spoken by Paul.

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    14 But not long after, a tempestuous wind arose, called Euroclydon.

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    16 And running under a certain island called Clauda, we had much work to secure the boat:

    17 Which when they had taken up, they used aids to undergird the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, they lowered the sail, and so were driven.

    18 And being exceedingly tossed by a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;

    19 And on the third day we cast out, with our own hands, the ship's tackle.

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    24 And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

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    32 And when they got into the ship, the wind ceased.