KJV ORIGINAL
And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
After everyone had eaten their fill, they started throwing the wheat cargo overboard to make the ship lighter.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes you have to let go of valuable things to survive the storm.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Paul is traveling as a prisoner on a ship to Rome when a violent storm engulfs them, endangering the lives of everyone on board. After the group has eaten a meal for strength, as Paul had encouraged based on his divine vision assuring their survival, the crew takes desperate measures to save the ship by throwing out cargo. This action highlights the real-life perils of ancient sea travel and the reliance on practical steps amid God's providence.
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