And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.
Ver. 37. We were in all two hundred, &c.] And that not one of this "all" should miscarry, was a miracle of God's mercy; since all of them could not swim (likely), and being so low brought with fear and fasting, how could they so bestir themselves, as in that case was requisite? Or being so many on a cluster, how did they not one hinder another? But God was in the shipwreck; and if he command deliverance, it shall be done with ease and expedition. In case their skill or strength fail, "he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim," Isaiah 25:11; with great facility he shall do it: the motion in swimming is easy, and with a slight; strong, violent strokes in the water, would rather sink than support.