The term "moored" refers to the act of securing a vessel to a fixed point, typically using ropes or anchors, to prevent it from drifting due to wind or current. While the specific term "moored" does not appear in the Bible, the concept of securing ships is present in various passages, reflecting the maritime practices of ancient times.

Biblical Context

In the ancient Near East, maritime activities were an essential part of trade and transportation. The Bible contains several references to ships and seafaring, particularly in the context of trade, travel, and divine intervention. The act of mooring would have been a common practice for those involved in these activities, ensuring the safety and stability of their vessels.

Relevant Biblical Passages

1. Acts 27:40 · In the account of Paul's journey to Rome, the ship he was on encountered a violent storm. The crew took measures to secure the ship, which would have included mooring techniques. The Berean Standard Bible states, "So they cut away the anchors and left them in the sea, and at the same time untied the ropes that held the rudders. Then they hoisted the foresail to the wind and made for the beach." This passage illustrates the urgency and necessity of securing a ship during perilous conditions.

2. Ezekiel 27:29 · This verse is part of a lamentation over the fall of Tyre, a prominent maritime city. It highlights the role of sailors and mariners, who would have been familiar with mooring practices. The BSB reads, "All who handle the oars will abandon their ships; the sailors and all the mariners will stand on the shore." The imagery suggests a sudden and catastrophic event, where the usual practices of securing ships are disrupted.

3. Jonah 1:5 · In the account of Jonah, the sailors faced a great storm and took actions to stabilize their ship. While the text does not explicitly mention mooring, the sailors' efforts to manage the ship in a storm imply the use of such techniques. The BSB states, "The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship."

Symbolic Significance

In a broader spiritual sense, the concept of being "moored" can symbolize stability and security in one's faith. Just as a ship is anchored to prevent it from being tossed by the waves, believers are encouraged to anchor their lives in the teachings and promises of God. Hebrews 6:19 uses the metaphor of an anchor to describe hope: "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and steadfast."

Cultural and Historical Insights

Understanding the practice of mooring in biblical times provides insight into the daily lives of those who lived in coastal regions and relied on the sea for their livelihood. The ability to securely moor a vessel was crucial for the safety of both the ship and its crew, reflecting the broader theme of seeking security and refuge, a recurring motif in Scripture.

In summary, while the Bible does not explicitly use the term "moored," the concept is woven into the narratives and practices of the ancient world, offering both practical and spiritual lessons for readers.(imp. & p. p.) of Moor.4358. prosormizo -- to bring (a ship) to anchor at
... Word Origin from pros and hormos (an anchorage) Definition to bring (a ship) to
anchor at NASB Word Usage moored (1). draw to the shore, anchor. ...
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The Sympathy of the Two Worlds
... They are but kindred worlds; two ships moored close to one another, and one short
plank of death will enable you to step from one into the other: this ship ...
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The Heart of the Gospel
... Then the merchant whose vessel was moored by the quay said to his shipmaster, "Take
thou good heed that thou bring nothing back with thee from Alexandria but ...
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Patriotic Hymns.
... the woods against a stormy sky, their giant branches tossed, And the heavy night
hung dark, the hills and waters o'er, When a band of exiles moored their bark ...
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The Puritan Beginnings of the Church in virginia ---Its Decline ...
... THERE is sufficient evidence that the three little vessels which on the 13th of
May, 1607, were moored to the trees on the bank of the James River brought to ...
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The Infallibility of God's Purpose
... and say, "Ah! this does not move; this is solid ground. What though the
tempest howl, this island is safely moored. She will not ...
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Arrival at Benares.
... Near this place the most of the native craft employed in the city traffic
is moored. Many of the vessels are of considerable size. ...
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On the Way to Thebes
... Few saw Kenkenes arrive. Most of the inhabitants were taking the midday
rest, and every moored boat was manned by a sleeping crew. ...
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"In the Uttermost Parts of the Sea"
... One unbroken plain of ice spread around them; the ships were all fast moored to
it; the snow lay about in heaps, and had even shaped itself into cubiform houses ...
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Constantinople
... A spacious barge, gay with streamers, was moored for them beside the quay at Chalcedon,
with a gilded dragon at its prow and a gorgeous canopy of purple silk. ...
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Walking the Waves --The Two Kingdoms.
... It was on the white beach of pebbles and shells that bordered the plain of Gennesaret
where they moored the boat in the early morning, and as soon as the ...
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Moored (1 Occurrence)
... & pp) of Moor. Multi-Version Concordance Moored (1 Occurrence). Mark 6:53 When they
had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret, and moored to the shore. ...
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Neapolis (1 Occurrence)
... Neapolis at Kavalla, which lies on a rocky headland with a spacious harbor on its
western side, in which the fleet of Brutus and Cassius was moored at the time ...
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Gennesaret (3 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Mark 6:53 When they had crossed
over, they came to land at Gennesaret, and moored to the shore. ...
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Girt (13 Occurrences)
... 4. (a.) Bound by a cable; -- used of a vessel so moored by two anchors that she
swings against one of the cables by force of the current or tide. ...
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Moossias

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Moon's (1 Occurrence)

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Beacon (3 Occurrences)
... warning. 2. (n.) A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the
shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners. 3 ...
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Crossed (65 Occurrences)
... (WEB WEY ASV NAS RSV NIV). Mark 6:53 When they had crossed over, they came to land
at Gennesaret, and moored to the shore. (WEB WEY ASV NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Anchored (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Anchored (1 Occurrence). Mark 6:53 When they had crossed
over, they came to land at Gennesaret, and moored to the shore. (See NIV). ...
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Spring (122 Occurrences)
... it she can be made to lie in any desired position; a line led diagonally from the
bow or stern of a vessel to some point upon the wharf to which she is moored. ...
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