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Boat
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In the biblical narrative, boats play a significant role, particularly in the context of transportation, trade, and divine intervention. The use of boats is mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments, serving as a means for travel and as a setting for several key events in biblical history.

Old Testament References

The most notable mention of a boat-like structure in the Old Testament is Noah's Ark. While not a boat in the traditional sense, the Ark was a massive vessel built by Noah at God's command to preserve human and animal life during the Great Flood.Genesis 6:14-16 provides specific instructions from God on how to construct the Ark: "Make for yourself an ark of gopher wood; make rooms in the ark and coat it with pitch inside and out." The Ark symbolizes God's judgment and mercy, serving as a vessel of salvation for Noah and his family.

New Testament References

In the New Testament, boats are frequently mentioned in the Gospels, particularly in the context of Jesus' ministry around the Sea of Galilee. Jesus often used boats as a means of transportation and as a platform for teaching. InMatthew 8:23-27, Jesus calms a storm while on a boat with His disciples, demonstrating His authority over nature: "Then He got into the boat and His disciples followed Him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke Him, saying, 'Lord, save us! We are perishing!' 'You of little faith,' He replied, 'Why are you so afraid?' Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm."

Another significant event involving a boat is Jesus walking on water, as recorded inMatthew 14:22-33. After feeding the five thousand, Jesus sends His disciples ahead of Him by boat while He goes to pray. Later, He walks on the water to meet them, further revealing His divine nature.

The Apostle Paul also had experiences with boats during his missionary journeys. InActs 27, Paul is a prisoner being transported to Rome by ship when they encounter a violent storm. Despite the peril, Paul reassures the crew of God's promise of safety, and they eventually reach land safely, illustrating God's providence and protection.

Symbolism and Themes

Boats in the Bible often symbolize transition, journey, and divine intervention. They serve as a setting for miracles and teaching moments, highlighting themes of faith, trust, and God's sovereignty. The imagery of a boat navigating through storms can also be seen as a metaphor for the Christian life, where believers are called to trust in God's guidance and protection amidst life's challenges.

Cultural and Historical Context

In the ancient Near East, boats were essential for trade and travel, especially in regions with significant bodies of water like the Sea of Galilee and the Mediterranean Sea. Fishing was a common occupation, and boats were vital for the livelihood of many, including some of Jesus' disciples who were fishermen by trade.

Overall, boats in the Bible are more than mere vessels; they are integral to the unfolding of God's redemptive plan and the demonstration of His power and presence in the lives of His people.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (n.) A small open vessel, or water craft, usually moved by cars or paddles, but often by a sail.

2. (n.) Hence, any vessel; usually with some epithet descriptive of its use or mode of propulsion; as, pilot boat, packet boat, passage boat, advice boat, etc. The term is sometimes applied to steam vessels, even of the largest class; as, the Cunard boats.

3. (n.) A vehicle, utensil, or dish, somewhat resembling a boat in shape; as, a stone boat; a gravy boat.

4. (v. t.) To transport in a boat; as, to boat goods.

5. (v. t.) To place in a boat; as, to boat oars.

6. (v. i.) To go or row in a boat.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
BOAT

bot.

SeeSHIPS AND BOATS.

Greek
4142. ploiarion -- a littleboat
... a littleboat. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: ploiarion Phonetic
Spelling: (ploy-ar'-ee-on) Short Definition: a littleboat Definition: (a little...

4627. skaphe -- anything scooped out, spec. a lightboat
... a lightboat. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: skaphe Phonetic Spelling:
(skaf'-ay) Short Definition: aboat Definition: aboat; any hollow vessel...

4143. ploion -- aboat
... aboat. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: ploion Phonetic Spelling:
(ploy'-on) Short Definition: a ship, vessel Definition: a ship, vessel,boat....

4845. sumpleroo -- to fill up completely, hence to fulfill
... From sun and pleroo; to implenish completely, ie (of space) to swamp (aboat), or
(of time) to accomplish (passive, be complete) -- (fully) come, fill up....

3491. naus -- a ship
... word Definition a ship NASB Word Usage vessel (1). ship. From nao or neo (to float);
aboat (of any size) -- ship. (naun) -- 1 Occurrence. 3490, 3491....

5257. huperetes -- an underling, servant
... 5257 (from 5259 , "under" and , "to row") -- properly, a rower (a crewman on aboat),
an "under-rower" who mans the oars on a lower deck; (figuratively) a...

Strong's Hebrew
590. oni -- ships, a fleet
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition ships, a fleet NASB Word Usageboat
(1), fleet (1), fleet of ships (1), ships (4). galley, navy of ships....
Library

Waiting for the IrishBoat
... Chapter 8. Wesley and the Soldiers; In Ireland and Wales Again; Wesley Burned
in Effigy; Wesley as an Editor Waiting for the IrishBoat....

A Sermon on theBoat Race.
... XXI. A SERMON ON THEBOAT RACE. In finding illustrations for our teaching
at the river-side, we shall be in good company, for that...

On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xiv. 24, "But theBoat was Now...
... Sermon XXV. On the words of the Gospel, Matt. xiv. 24, "But theboat was now in
the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves.". [LXXV. Ben.]...

On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. viii. 23, "And when He was...
... viii. 23, "And when he was entered into aboat," etc. [LXIII. Ben.] On the words
of the Gospel, Matthew 8:23, "And when he was entered into aboat," etc....

The Disciples in Conflict. Jesus Walks Upon the Waters.
... subject is the passage under discussion which tells that Jesus separated the disciples
from the multitudes, and constrained them to enter into theboat and to...

The First Discovery of America
... They had aboat which they had payed with seals' blubber, for that the
sea-worms will not hurt. But when they got into theboat...

The First Discovery of America.
... They had aboat which they had payed with seals' blubber, for that the
sea-worms will not hurt. But when they got into theboat...

First Withdrawal from Herod's Territory and Return.
... his disciples and retiring by himself into the mountain.] ^a 22 And straightway
he constrained the { ^b his} ^a disciples to enter into theboat, and to go...

Ballad of Earl Haldan's Daughter
... across the sea; She looked across the water; And long and loud laughed she: 'The
locks of six princesses Must be my marriage fee, So hey bonnyboat, and ho...

"Pull for the Shore, Sailor. "
... A vessel was wrecked off the shore. Eager eyes were watching and strong arms manned
the life-boat.... Theboat appeared to be leaving the crew to perish....

Thesaurus
Boat (52 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Hence, any vessel; usually with some epithet descriptive of its use or mode
of propulsion; as, pilotboat, packetboat, passageboat, adviceboat, etc....

Ferry-boat (1 Occurrence)
Ferry-boat. Ferryboat, Ferry-boat. Fertile . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia
FERRY-BOAT. fer'-i-bot (2 Samuel 19:18). See SHIPS AND BOATS....

Fishing-boat (1 Occurrence)
Fishing-boat. Fishing, Fishing-boat. Fishing-boats . Multi-Version
Concordance Fishing-boat (1 Occurrence). Matthew...

Board (47 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Board (47 Occurrences). Matthew 8:23 Then He went on
board a fishing-boat, and His disciples followed Him. (WEY DBY)....

Shore (45 Occurrences)
... Matthew 14:22 Immediately afterwards He made the disciples go on board theboat
and cross to the opposite shore, leaving Him to dismiss the people. (WEY)....

Across (172 Occurrences)
... the Jordan followed him. (See NIV). Matthew 9:1 And he got into aboat
and went across and came to his town. (BBE). Matthew 13:44...

Fishing (4 Occurrences)
... It was from the fishing-nets that Jesus called his disciples (Mark 1:16-20), and
it was in a fishing-boat he rebuked the winds and the waves (Matthew 8:26) and...

Net (91 Occurrences)
... It was usually let down from the fishing-boat, and then drawn to the shore or into
theboat, as circumstances might require (Matthew 13:47, 48)....

Ferry (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Ferryboat. (2 Samuel 19:18), some kind ofboat for crossing
the river which the men of Judah placed at the service of the king....

Lifeboat (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) A strong, buoyantboat especially designed for saving
the lives of shipwrecked people. Multi-Version Concordance...

Resources
What was the meaning of Jesus walking on water? | GotQuestions.org

What is the significance of Jesus calming the storm? | GotQuestions.org

What can we learn from the account of Peter walking on water? | GotQuestions.org

Boat: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Concordance
Boat (52 Occurrences)

Matthew 4:21
Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in theboat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets. He called them.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 4:22
They immediately left theboat and their father, and followed him.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 8:23
When he got into aboat, his disciples followed him.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 8:24
Behold, a violent storm came up on the sea, so much that theboat was covered with the waves, but he was asleep.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 9:1
He entered into aboat, and crossed over, and came into his own city.
(WEB ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 13:2
Great multitudes gathered to him, so that he entered into aboat, and sat, and all the multitude stood on the beach.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 14:13
Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in aboat, to a deserted place apart. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 14:22
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into theboat, and to go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 14:24
But theboat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 14:29
He said, "Come!" Peter stepped down from theboat, and walked on the waters to come to Jesus.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 14:32
When they got up into theboat, the wind ceased.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 14:33
Those who were in theboat came and worshiped him, saying, "You are truly the Son of God!"
(WEB ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 15:39
Then he sent away the multitudes, got into theboat, and came into the borders of Magdala.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 1:19
Going on a little further from there, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John, his brother, who were also in theboat mending the nets.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 1:20
Immediately he called them, and they left their father, Zebedee, in theboat with the hired servants, and went after him.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 3:9
He spoke to his disciples that a littleboat should stay near him because of the crowd, so that they wouldn't press on him.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 4:1
Again he began to teach by the seaside. A great multitude was gathered to him, so that he entered into aboat in the sea, and sat down. All the multitude were on the land by the sea.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 4:36
Leaving the multitude, they took him with them, even as he was, in theboat. Other small boats were also with him.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 4:37
A big wind storm arose, and the waves beat into theboat, so much that the boat was already filled.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 4:38
And he himself was in the back of theboat, sleeping on the cushion: and they, awaking him, said, Master, is it nothing to you that we are in danger of destruction?
(BBE WBS)

Mark 5:2
When he had come out of theboat, immediately a man with an unclean spirit met him out of the tombs. The Good News According to Luke
(WEB ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 5:18
As he was entering into theboat, he who had been possessed by demons begged him that he might be with him.
(WEB ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 5:21
When Jesus had crossed back over in theboat to the other side, a great multitude was gathered to him; and he was by the sea.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 6:32
They went away in theboat to a deserted place by themselves.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 6:45
Immediately he made his disciples get into theboat, and to go ahead to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he himself sent the multitude away.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 6:47
When evening had come, theboat was in the midst of the sea, and he was alone on the land.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 6:48
And seeing that they had trouble in getting theirboat through the water, because the wind was against them, about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea; and he would have gone past them;
(BBE)

Mark 6:51
He got into theboat with them; and the wind ceased, and they were very amazed among themselves, and marveled;
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 6:53
And when they had gone across, they came to Gennesaret, and got theirboat to land.
(BBE)

Mark 6:54
When they had come out of theboat, immediately the people recognized him,
(WEB ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 8:10
Immediately he entered into theboat with his disciples, and came into the region of Dalmanutha.
(WEB ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 8:13
He left them, and again entering into theboat, departed to the other side.
(WEB ASV BBE WBS YLT RSV NIV)

Mark 8:14
They forgot to take bread; and they didn't have more than one loaf in theboat with them.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Luke 5:3
He entered into one of the boats, which was Simon's, and asked him to put out a little from the land. He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat.
(Root in WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Luke 5:7
They beckoned to their partners in the otherboat, that they should come and help them. They came, and filled both boats, so that they began to sink.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Luke 5:8
When Simon Peter saw this, he fell down at the knees of Jesus, and exclaimed, "Master, leave myboat, for I am a sinful man."
(WEY)

Luke 8:22
Now it happened on one of those days, that he entered into aboat, himself and his disciples, and he said to them, "Let's go over to the other side of the lake." So they launched out.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Luke 8:23
During the passage He fell asleep, and there came down a squall of wind on the Lake, so that theboat began to fill and they were in deadly peril.
(WEY BBE NIV)

Luke 8:37
All the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them, for they were very much afraid. He entered into theboat, and returned.
(WEB ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

John 6:17
and they entered into theboat, and were going over the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not come to them.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

John 6:19
When therefore they had rowed about twenty-five or thirty stadia, they saw Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing near to theboat; and they were afraid.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

John 6:21
They were willing therefore to receive him into theboat. Immediately the boat was at the land where they were going.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

John 6:22
On the next day, the multitude that stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was no otherboat there, except the one in which his disciples had embarked, and that Jesus hadn't entered with his disciples into the boat, but his disciples had gone away alone.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

John 21:3
Simon Peter said to them, "I'm going fishing." They told him, "We are also coming with you." They immediately went out, and entered into theboat. That night, they caught nothing.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

John 21:6
He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of theboat, and you will find some." They cast it therefore, and now they weren't able to draw it in for the multitude of fish.
(WEB ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

John 21:8
But the other disciples came in the littleboat (for they were not far from the land, but about two hundred cubits away), dragging the net full of fish.
(WEB WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

John 21:11
So Simon Peter went on board theboat and drew the net ashore full of large fish, 153 in number; and yet, although there were so many, the net had not broken.
(WEY BBE)

Acts 27:16
Running under the lee of a small island called Clauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure theboat.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Acts 27:30
As the sailors were trying to flee out of the ship, and had lowered theboat into the sea, pretending that they would lay out anchors from the bow,
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Acts 27:32
Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of theboat, and let it fall off.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

2 Samuel 19:18
A ferryboat went to bring over the king's household, and to do what he thought good. Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king, when he was come over the Jordan.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)

Isaiah 33:21
But there the Lord will be with us in his glory, ... wide rivers and streams; where noboat will go with blades, and no fair ship will be sailing.
(BBE NAS)

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