KJV ORIGINAL
And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They dropped a line to check how deep the water was and found it was about 120 feet. They sailed a bit further and checked again, now it was only 90 feet deep.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Getting closer to shore, one measurement at a time.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Paul is being transported to Rome as a prisoner on a ship caught in a severe storm. The sailors are using sounding lines to measure the sea's depth, a common ancient practice to prevent the ship from crashing into shallow waters or reefs. This event illustrates the perilous nature of Mediterranean sea voyages during the Roman era, where such measurements were crucial for survival.
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