The term "aboard" is not directly used in the Berean Standard Bible or other traditional translations of the Bible. However, the concept of being aboard a vessel, particularly a ship, is present in several biblical narratives, especially in the context of sea travel and maritime activities. The Bible often uses ships as a setting for significant events, teachings, and metaphors.

Biblical Context and Usage:

1. Noah's Ark:
The earliest and most significant biblical account involving a vessel is the account of Noah's Ark. In Genesis, God instructs Noah to build an ark to save his family and pairs of every living creature from the impending flood. While the term "aboard" is not used, the concept is implicit as Noah, his family, and the animals enter the ark. Genesis 7:7 states, "And Noah and his wife, with his sons and their wives, entered the ark to escape the waters of the flood."

2. Jonah's Voyage:
The Book of Jonah describes the prophet Jonah boarding a ship to flee from God's command to go to Nineveh. Jonah 1:3 recounts, "But Jonah ran away to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship bound for Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went aboard, to sail for Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD." This narrative highlights the use of ships for travel and the theological implications of obedience and divine intervention.

3. Paul's Journeys:
The New Testament provides several accounts of the Apostle Paul's missionary journeys, many of which involved sea travel. In Acts 27, Paul is aboard a ship headed for Rome when they encounter a violent storm. Acts 27:2 notes, "We boarded an Adramyttian ship about to sail for ports along the coast of Asia, and we put out to sea." This passage illustrates the challenges and perils of ancient maritime travel and serves as a backdrop for Paul's faith and leadership during the crisis.

4. Metaphorical Use:
Ships and the concept of being aboard are also used metaphorically in the Bible. James 3:4 uses the imagery of ships to illustrate the power of the tongue: "Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined." This metaphor emphasizes control and direction, drawing a parallel between the physical and spiritual realms.

Cultural and Historical Insights:

In biblical times, ships were essential for trade, travel, and communication across the Mediterranean and other bodies of water. The construction and operation of ships were well-known to the people of the ancient Near East, and maritime imagery was a familiar part of their cultural and economic life. The Bible's references to ships and sea travel reflect this context and often carry deeper spiritual meanings, illustrating themes of faith, obedience, and divine providence.

While the specific term "aboard" may not appear in the biblical text, the concept is integral to understanding several key narratives and teachings within the Scriptures.1. (adv.) On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car.

2. (adv.) Alongside; as, close aboard.

3. (prep.) On board of; as, to go aboard a ship.

4. (prep.) Across; athwart.

1910. epibaino -- to go aboard, to go up to
... to go aboard, to go up to. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epibaino Phonetic
Spelling: (ep-ee-bah'-ee-no) Short Definition: I step on, mount, board ...
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1688. embibazo -- to place on, to put on board
... Word Origin caus. form of embaino Definition to place on, to put on board
NASB Word Usage put...aboard (1). to put aboard, transfer. ...
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4627. skaphe -- anything scooped out, spec. a light boat
... boat, dish. A "skiff" (as if dug out), or yawl (carried aboard a large vessel for
landing) -- boat. (skaphen) -- 1 Occurrence. (skaphes) -- 2 Occurrences. ...
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1684. embaino -- to walk on, to step into, ie embark
... From en and the base of basis; to walk on, ie Embark (aboard a vessel), reach (a
pool) -- come (get) into, enter (into), go (up) into, step in, take ship. ...
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He is Our Peace.
... A prize crew, consisting of an officer with a few ensigns, was lowered from the
American boat, pulled across, and taken aboard the captured boat. ...
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His Arrival in Apulia, Venice, Ferrara, and Genoa --He is ...
... Some of the band asked the captain of this last to take the pilgrim aboard; but,
finding that no pay was to be offered, he refused, in spite of the fact that ...
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Paul at Sea. Acts xxvii. 22-25.
... bargeman cannot claim? Besides there's no room for promotion aboard a "flat,"
no more than there is the likelihood of a storm. As we ...
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The Life of Mr. John Livingston.
... treaty, to his unspeakable grief, was at last concluded, and some time after the
king set sail for Scotland; but Mr. Livingston refused to go aboard with them ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr john 8.htm

The Coming of the Pharaoh
... There, the same hands showed him the ladder against the side, and a dozen
pretty arms were extended to haul him aboard as he climbed. ...
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Prison Experiences for Conscience' Sake --Our Prison
... And after we were aboard the steamer, as the result of his interference on our behalf,
we must believe, we were singled out from the midst of the prisoners ...
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His Arrival in his Native Land and the virtues Practised There ...
... However, though they said a great deal to inspire fear, still he did not hesitate.
Having gone aboard a vessel, a great storm arose during the voyage. ...
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Some Errors.
... It is a stout temptation; but when the black-faced porter shouts, "All aboard,"
and the bell rings he walks into the hot and dirty car and continues his ...
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It was a Clear Morning and the Tenth Day Before the Kalends of ...
... king.". Forthwith, Vergilius went aboard the new-come vessel and seized the
goods of Antipater and put them on their way to the king. ...
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"Does this Railroad Lead to Heaven?"
... The train was going west and the time was evening. At a station a little girl about
eight years old came aboard, carrying a budget under her arm. ...
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Aboard (10 Occurrences)
... 2. (adv.) Alongside; as, close aboard. 3. (prep.) On board of; as, to go aboard
a ship. 4. (prep.) Across; athwart. ...Aboard (10 Occurrences). ...
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Board (47 Occurrences)
... Acts 20:13 But we who went ahead to the ship set sail for Assos, intending to take
Paul aboard there, for he had so arranged, intending himself to go by land. ...
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Assos (2 Occurrences)
... Acts 20:13 But we who went ahead to the ship set sail for Assos, intending to take
Paul aboard there, for he had so arranged, intending himself to go by land. ...
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Sail (32 Occurrences)
... Acts 20:13 But we who went ahead to the ship set sail for Assos, intending to take
Paul aboard there, for he had so arranged, intending himself to go by land. ...
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Ship (122 Occurrences)
... Acts 20:13 But we who went ahead to the ship set sail for Assos, intending to take
Paul aboard there, for he had so arranged, intending himself to go by land. ...
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Intending (24 Occurrences)
... Acts 20:13 But we who went ahead to the ship set sail for Assos, intending to take
Paul aboard there, for he had so arranged, intending himself to go by land. ...
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Mitylene (1 Occurrence)
... Mitylene (1 Occurrence). Acts 20:14 When he met us at Assos, we took him aboard,
and came to Mitylene. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Crossing (26 Occurrences)
... Desert." (WEY). Acts 21:2 Having found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we
went aboard, and set sail. (WEB ASV NAS RSV NIV). 2 Corinthians ...
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Arranged (32 Occurrences)
... Acts 20:13 But we who went ahead to the ship set sail for Assos, intending to take
Paul aboard there, for he had so arranged, intending himself to go by land. ...
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Abnormally (1 Occurrence)

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