What is a sail in the Bible?

A sail is a piece of fabric attached to a ship's mast to catch the wind and propel the vessel. In the Bible, sails are part of the broader topic of ancient maritime travel and trade, as referenced in descriptions of ships like those of Tarshish (Isaiah 33:23; Ezekiel 27:7).

Where are sailors mentioned in the Bible?

Sailors are mentioned in stories of sea travel and peril, such as the sailors on Jonah's ship who feared for their lives during the storm (Jonah 1:5). They are also referenced in prophetic books like Ezekiel, which describes the skilled sailors of Tyre (Ezekiel 27:8-9, 27).

Why are sails and sailors significant in the Bible?

They symbolize human enterprise, trade, and the perils of life's journeys, often illustrating God's sovereignty over nature and human endeavors. Key events, like Paul's shipwreck (Acts 27), use sailing imagery to show divine providence and rescue.

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Sail; Sailor

Sail; Sailor sal, sal'-er. See SHIPS AND BOATS,II , 2, (3);III , 2.

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