And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea. They lightened the ship - They hoped that, by casting out the lading, the ship would draw less water; in consequence of which, they could get nearer the shore.
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Acts 27:38
38 And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.