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Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business in great waters;
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A Descent into Danger
Commentators explain that for the ancient Israelites, who were not a seafaring people, going to sea was a literal 'descent' from the highlands of Judea into a dangerous and foreign environment. This journey wasn't for pleasure but for 'business,' setting the stage for the life-threatening perils described next.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
They that go down to the sea in ships - The scene here changes again. From those that wander in the desert—from those who are in pr…
19th Century
Anglican
Those who go down to the sea. —An expression so exactly opposite to the ancient equivalent for embarking that we feel we …
Baptist
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; these see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.
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16th Century
Protestant
They that go down to the sea in ships. Here we have another instance of God’s superintending care towards mankind pointed out by the proph…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They that go down to the sea in ships This is the fourth instance of persons in distress crying to the Lord for help…
Let those who go to sea consider and adore the Lord. Mariners have their business on the tempestuous ocean, and there they witness deliverances tha…
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