Acts 27:32
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.
American King James Version (AKJV)
Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Then the armed men, cutting the cords of the boat, let her go.
Webster's Revision
Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.
World English Bible
Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the boat, and let it fall off.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.
Definitions for Acts 27:32
Clarke's Acts 27:32 Bible Commentary
The soldiers cut off the ropes - These were probably the only persons who dared to have opposed the will of the sailors: this very circumstance is an additional proof of the accuracy of St. Luke.
Barnes's Acts 27:32 Bible Commentary
Cut off the ropes ... - It is evident that the mariners had not yet got on board the boat. They had let it down into the sea Acts 27:30, and were about to go on board. By thus cutting the ropes which fastened the boat to the ship, and letting it go, all possibility of their fleeing from the ship was taken away, and they were compelled to remain on board.
