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Fathom

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(ὀργυιά ), a nautical measure of six (Greek) feet in length (strictly 6-81 Engl, feet); properly (as the word implies) the space which one can cover by extending the arms laterally (Acts 27:28). (See MEASURE).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Fathom'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​f/fathom.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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