Bible Dictionaries
Rudder Bands
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Ancient ships had two great broad-bladed oars for rudders. These, when not in use, were lifted out of the water and bound or tied up. When required for use, these bands were unloosed and the rudders allowed to drop into the water (Acts 27:40 ). Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Rudder Bands'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​r/rudder-bands.html. 1897.