Verse 17
17. Enumeration of the various marine mourners.
Shipmaster The helmsman who steered, and was, generally, also the ship captain.
Company in ships Literal Greek, every one sailing to a place; rendered by Alford, “Who saileth any whither.” Stuart renders the phrase, “Every coaster,” understanding those who do not put out to broad sea, but ply from place to place on the coast. They gathered, perhaps, the commodities to be shipped in larger craft to the metropolitan market.
Trade by sea Literal Greek, whoever work the sea; as if taking care, comprehensively, that all should be included.
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