Mast

A long wooden pole on a ship that supports the sails.

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Mast

About Mast

The mast was a strong wooden pole to which a sail (Sail) was attached. The pole was mounted vertically on the boat or ship and attached to its bottom. Its height and diameter varied with the size of the vessel.

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Key References

Proverbs 23:34

You will be like one sleeping on the high seas or lying on the top of a mast:

Isaiah 33:23

Your ropes are slack; they cannot secure the mast or spread the sail. Then an abundance of spoils will be divided, and even the lame will carry off plunder.

Ezekiel 27:5

They constructed all your planking with cypress from Senir. They took a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.

All Scripture References (3)

Proverbs (1)
Proverbs 23:34

You will be like one sleeping on the high seas or lying on the top of a mast:

Isaiah (1)
Isaiah 33:23

Your ropes are slack; they cannot secure the mast or spread the sail. Then an abundance of spoils will be divided, and even the lame will carry off plunder.

Ezekiel (1)
Ezekiel 27:5

They constructed all your planking with cypress from Senir. They took a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.