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In the context of the Bible, the term "wreck" is not explicitly mentioned in the Berean Standard Bible . However, the concept of a shipwreck is notably present in the New Testament, particularly in the narrative of the Apostle Paul's journey to Rome. The idea of a wreck can be understood both literally, as in the destruction of a ship, and metaphorically, as in the ruin or downfall of one's faith or life.
Literal ShipwrecksThe most prominent biblical account of a shipwreck is found in
Acts 27. The Apostle Paul, while being transported as a prisoner to Rome, encounters a severe storm that leads to the shipwreck on the island of Malta. This event is a vivid illustration of divine providence and protection amidst peril. Despite the dire circumstances, Paul reassures the crew and passengers with a message of hope, saying, "But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed" (
Acts 27:22). The narrative emphasizes God's sovereignty and faithfulness, as all aboard are eventually brought safely to land, fulfilling the divine promise given to Paul.
Metaphorical WrecksThe concept of a "wreck" can also be applied metaphorically to describe the spiritual or moral downfall of individuals. In
1 Timothy 1:19, Paul warns Timothy about those who have "suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith" . This metaphor highlights the dangers of abandoning a good conscience and the faith, leading to spiritual ruin. The imagery of a shipwreck serves as a powerful warning against the consequences of straying from the truth and the importance of maintaining steadfastness in one's faith journey.
Theological ImplicationsFrom a theological perspective, the notion of a wreck, whether literal or metaphorical, underscores the themes of human vulnerability and divine intervention. The biblical accounts remind believers of the importance of trusting in God's guidance and protection, even in the midst of life's storms. The shipwreck narrative in Acts serves as a testament to God's ability to bring about His purposes despite human frailty and external chaos.
Practical ApplicationsIn practical terms, the lessons drawn from the biblical concept of a wreck encourage believers to remain anchored in their faith, to heed divine warnings, and to rely on God's promises. The account of Paul's shipwreck is a call to courage and perseverance, reminding Christians that, while physical and spiritual wrecks may occur, God's grace and providence are ever-present to restore and guide His people to safety.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. t. & n.) See Wreak.
2. (n.) The destruction or injury of a vessel by being cast on shore, or on rocks, or by being disabled or sunk by the force of winds or waves; shipwreck.
3. (v. t.) Destruction or injury of anything, especially by violence; ruin; as, the wreck of a railroad train.
4. (n.) The ruins of a ship stranded; a ship dashed against rocks or land, and broken, or otherwise rendered useless, by violence and fracture; as, they burned the wreck.
5. (n.) The remain of anything ruined or fatally injured.
6. (v. t.) Goods, etc., which, after a shipwreck, are cast upon the land by the sea.
7. (v. t.) To destroy, disable, or seriously damage, as a vessel, by driving it against the shore or on rocks, by causing it to become unseaworthy, to founder, or the like; to shipwreck.
8. (v. t.) To bring wreck or ruin upon by any kind of violence; to destroy, as a railroad train.
9. (v. t.) To involve in a wreck; hence, to cause to suffer ruin; to balk of success, and bring disaster on.
10. (v. i.) To suffer wreck or ruin.
11. (v. i.) To work upon a wreck, as in saving property or lives, or in plundering.
Greek
4486. rhegnumi -- to break apart, by ext. to throw down... forms of rheko (which appears only in certain forms, and is itself probably a
strengthened form of agnumi (see in katagnumi)) to "break," "
wreck" or "crack
...Strong's Hebrew
4875. meshoah -- desolation... desolation, waste. Or mshoah {mesh-o-aw'}; from the same as show'; (a) ruin, abstractly
(the act) or concretely (the
wreck) -- desolation, waste.
...Library
After theWreck
... THE ACTS CHAP. XIII TO END AFTER THEWRECK. 'And when they were escaped,
then they knew that the island was called Melita.2. And...
A TotalWreck, all Hands Saved
... THE ACTS CHAP. XIII TO END A TOTALWRECK, ALL HANDS SAVED. 'And as the
shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had...
AnotherWreck Prevented.
... Book VII. Chapter XXXIII."AnotherWreck Prevented. "But we adhered, for
friendship's sake and boyish companionship, to one Simon...
"Pull for the Shore, Sailor. "
... life-boat came to you," said a friend, "did you expect it had brought some tools
to repair your old ship?" "Oh, no," was the response; "she was a totalwreck....
Christian Casuistry.
... this relationship. And on the other hand, there is no earthly relationship
which has so much power towreck and ruin the soul. For...
Expositions of Holy Scripture: The Acts
... 'ME A CHRISTIAN!'. TEMPEST AND TRUST. A SHORT CONFESSION OF FAITH. A TOTALWRECK,
ALL HANDS SAVED. AFTER THEWRECK. THE LAST GLIMPSE OF PAUL. PAUL IN ROME....
Contents
... A SHORT CONFESSION OF FAITH (Acts 27:23). A TOTALWRECK, ALL HANDS SAVED (Acts
27:30-44). AFTER THEWRECK (Acts 28:1-16). THE LAST GLIMPSE OF PAUL (Acts 28:17-...
April 10. "Hold Fast the Confidence" (Heb. Iii. 6).
... Seldom have we seen a sadderwreck of even the highest, noblest Christian character
than when the enemy has succeeded in undermining the simple trust of a...
Smuggling in Cornwall
... Let them only see that the laws be strictly executed upon the next plunderers; and
after an example is made of ten of these, the nextwreck will be unmolested....
The Covenant Promise of the Spirit
... hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a
people for his name." We are not to remain clinging to the oldwreck with the...
Thesaurus
Wreck (1 Occurrence)... 3. (vt) Destruction or injury of anything, especially by violence; ruin;
as, the
wreck of a railroad train. 4. (n.) The ruins of
...Loss (90 Occurrences)
... considerable. 4. (n.) The state of being lost or destroyed; especially,
thewreck or foundering of a ship or other vessel. 5. (vt...
Rock (176 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) Fig.: Anything which causes a disaster orwreck resembling thewreck of
a vessel upon a rock. 7. (n.) The striped bass. See under Bass....
Wreaths (9 Occurrences)
Zoan (7 Occurrences)
... Discovery). Extensive mounds of ruins, thewreck of the ancient city, now
Mark its site (Isaiah 19:11, 13; 30:4; Ezek. 30:14). "The...
Jettison (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (v.) To discard; To disencumber; as, to jettison goods
in order to lighten a vessel in danger ofwreck. Multi-Version Concordance...
Wrecked (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) ofWreck. Multi-Version Concordance
Wrecked (4 Occurrences). 1 Kings 22:48 Jehoshaphat made...
Floating (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Float. 2. (a.) Buoyed upon or
in a fluid; a, the floating timbers of awreck; floating motes in the air....
Terrible (90 Occurrences)
... has built a house upon the soft soil without a foundation, against which the torrent
bursts, and immediately it collapses, and terrible is thewreck and ruin...
Torrent (49 Occurrences)
... has built a house upon the soft soil without a foundation, against which the torrent
bursts, and immediately it collapses, and terrible is thewreck and ruin...
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