KJV dictionary & concordance
The rear or hinder part of a ship.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Acts 27:29
Complete exact-word concordance
Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.
Then fearing lest we should haue fallen vpon rockes, they cast foure ancres out of the sterne, and wished for the day.
Source order
1 · Direct Scripture definition
Anchors are cast from the stern, and the next verse contrasts the foreship, directly fixing the rear part of the vessel.
2 · KJV context and cross-references
Historical English dictionary sources
The hind part of a ship or other vessel, or of a boat; the part opposite to the stem or prow. The hinder part of any thing.
