Acts 27:20

"On the third day, they threw out the ship’s tackle with their own hands."

Key Reflection

This action symbolizes a relinquishing of control and reliance on God's intervention. By throwing out the ship's tackle themselves, the sailors acknowledge their vulnerability and the need for divine assistance beyond human effort alone, setting the stage for the miraculous events that follow.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 20. Neither sun nor stars, etc. As they could see neither sun nor stars, they could make no observations; and as they had no compass, they would be totally ignorant of their situation, and gave up all is lost. {i} "all hope" Eze 37:11 __________________________________________________________________

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