Anchor (Easton)

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From Acts 27:29,30,40 , it would appear that the Roman vessels carried several anchors, which were attached to the stern as well as to the prow. The Roman anchor, like the modern one, had two teeth or flukes. In Hebrews 6:19 the word is used metaphorically for that which supports or keeps one"> StudyL ı ght .org Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! Not Yet a Member? Click to Sign Up Now! --> --> Bible Study Tools Lang uage Tools Study Lib rary Hist orical Writings Pas toral Resources Per sonal Resources Site Resources Lectionary Calendar Saturday, June 6th, 2026 the Week of Proper 4 / Ordinary 9 video advertismenet advertisement advertisement advertisement Attention! For 10¢ a day you can enjoy StudyLight.org ads free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda. Click here to learn more! Home » Bible Dictionaries » Easton's Bible Dictionary » Letter A Bible Dictionaries Anchor Easton's Bible Dictionary Search for… Enter query below: or A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Prev Entry Anathoth Next Entry Ancient of Days Resource Toolbox Print Article Additional Links Concordances Nave Topical Bible Anchor Thompson Chain Reference Anchors Dictionaries Easton's Bible Dictionary Anchor Holman Bible Dictionary Anchor Hastings' BibleDictionary Anchor Hastings' NT Dictionary Anchor King James Dictionary Anchor Morrish Bible Dictionary Anchor 1910 New Catholic Dictionary Cross, Anchor Anchor Cross Anchor Smith Bible Dictionary Anchor Vines' Expository Dictionary Anchor Wilson's Bible Types Anchor Webster Dictionary Sheet Anchor Sea Anchor Anchoring (only first 3 shown) Encyclopedias 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica Anchor International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Anchor Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Anchor McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Anchor The Catholic Encyclopedia The Anchor (as Symbol) Lexicons ܐܶܘܩܺܝܢܳܐ ἄγκυρα αἴρω σκεῦος From Acts 27:29,30,40 , it would appear that the Roman vessels carried several anchors, which were attached to the stern as well as to the prow. The Roman anchor, like the modern one, had two teeth or flukes. In Hebrews 6:19 the word is used metaphorically for that which supports or keeps one steadfast in the time of trial or of doubt. It is an emblem of hope. "If you fear, Put all your trust in God: that anchor holds."

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• part_of source-manifest/easton — Easton's Bible Dictionary (PD)