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Barnes' Notes on Acts 27:38

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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They lightened the ship - By casting the wheat into the sea. As they had no hope of saving the cargo, and had no further use for it, they hoped that by throwing the wheat overboard the ship would draw less water, and that thus they would be able to run the vessel on the shore. return to 'Top of Page'
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