SEV Biblia, Chapter 27:19
y al tercer día nosotros, con nuestras manos, arrojamos las obras muertas de la nave.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Acts 27:19
Verse 19. The tackling of the ship.] thn skeuhn; All supernumerary anchors, cables, baggage, &c.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 19. And the third day , etc.] From the time this storm began, and this tempestuous weather held: we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship ; by which seems to be meant their naval stores and instruments, as sails, ropes, cables, anchors, etc. and yet we afterwards read of their anchors and main sail: it may be rendered, the furniture of the ship; and yet it cannot design the ships provisions, at least all were not cast away; for afterwards mention is made of casting out the wheat into the sea: many versions render it, the armament of the ship; and the Ethiopic version adds, and arms; the soldiers arms, and others which belonged to the ship, which were brought with them to defend themselves against an enemy: these, the historian says, we cast out; the Apostle Pauls company, Luke and others; but not without the leave and order of the centurion and governor of the ship: the Alexandrian copy, and some others, and the Vulgate Latin version read, they cast out: which seems most probable.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 12-20 - Those who launch forth on the ocean of this world, with a fair gale know not what storms they may meet with; and therefore must not easil take it for granted that they have obtained their purpose. Let us neve expect to be quite safe till we enter heaven. They saw neither sun no stars for many days. Thus melancholy sometimes is the condition of the people of God as to their spiritual matters; they walk in darkness, an have no light. See what the wealth of this world is: though coveted a a blessing, the time may come when it will be a burden; not only to heavy to be carried safely, but heavy enough to sink him that has it The children of this world can be prodigal of their goods for the saving their lives, yet are sparing of them in works of piety an charity, and in suffering for Christ. Any man will rather make shipwreck of his goods than of his life; but many rather make shipwrec of faith and a good conscience, than of their goods. The means the sailors used did not succeed; but when sinners give up all hope of saving themselves, they are prepared to understand God's word, and to trust in his mercy through Jesus Christ.
Greek Textus Receptus
και 2532 CONJ τη 3588 T-DSF τριτη 5154 A-DSF αυτοχειρες 849 A-NPM την 3588 T-ASF σκευην 4631 N-ASF του 3588 T-GSN πλοιου 4143 N-GSN ερριψαμεν 4496 5656 V-AAI-1P
Vincent's NT Word Studies
19. Tackling (skeuhn). The word means equipment, furniture. The exact meaning here is uncertain. Some suppose it to refer to the main-yard; an immense spar which would require the united efforts of passengers and crew to throw overboard. It seems improbable, however, that they would have sacrificed so large a spar, which, in case of shipwreck, would support thirty or forty men in the water. The most generally received opinion is that it refers to the furniture of the ship - beds, tables, chests, etc.
