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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Anchor</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/a/anchor.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/mark/6-53.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/a/anchor.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Anchor</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/a/ancestry.htm" title="Ancestry">◄</a> Anchor <a href="/topical/naves/a/anchor--figurative.htm" title="Anchor: Figurative">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>An anchor is a device typically made of metal, used to connect a vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent the craft from drifting due to wind or current. In biblical times, anchors were essential for maritime navigation and safety, symbolizing stability and hope.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/acts/27-29.htm">Acts 27:29-30, 40</a></b> · The most direct mention of anchors in the Bible occurs in the account of Paul's voyage to Rome. During a storm, the sailors "dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daybreak" (<a href="/acts/27-29.htm">Acts 27:29</a>). This passage highlights the practical use of anchors in ancient seafaring, serving as a tool to stabilize the ship amidst a tempest. Later, the sailors cut loose the anchors to run the ship aground, demonstrating the critical role anchors played in navigation and safety.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/hebrews/6-19.htm">Hebrews 6:19</a></b> · The anchor is used metaphorically to describe the hope believers have in Christ: "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and steadfast. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain" . Here, the anchor symbolizes the security and steadfastness of the believer's hope in God's promises, which are unwavering and reliable. This metaphor emphasizes the assurance and stability found in faith, likening it to the anchor's role in providing stability to a ship.<br><br><b>Symbolism and Interpretation:</b><br><br>In biblical symbolism, the anchor represents hope, steadfastness, and security. It is a powerful image of the believer's trust in God's promises and the assurance of salvation through Jesus Christ. The anchor's function of holding a ship steady amidst turbulent waters parallels the spiritual stability and peace that faith provides in the midst of life's trials and uncertainties.<br><br>The use of the anchor as a symbol of hope is particularly poignant in the context of the early Christian community, which often faced persecution and hardship. The imagery of the anchor would have resonated deeply with believers, offering a visual reminder of the steadfast hope they possess in Christ, who is unchanging and eternal.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b><br><br>In the ancient world, anchors were typically made of stone, wood, or metal, with designs varying based on the materials available and the specific needs of the vessel. The use of anchors was crucial for the safety of ships, especially in the unpredictable conditions of the Mediterranean Sea, where much of the biblical narrative unfolds.<br><br>The anchor's significance extends beyond its practical use, as it became an early Christian symbol. In the catacombs of Rome, anchors are found etched alongside other Christian symbols, signifying hope and the promise of eternal life. This reflects the early Christians' understanding of their faith as a secure and steadfast anchor amidst the challenges of life.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>Theologically, the anchor as a symbol of hope underscores the Christian belief in the reliability of God's promises. It serves as a reminder that, despite the storms of life, believers have a secure foundation in Christ. This hope is not based on human effort or circumstances but is anchored in the unchanging nature of God and His covenant with His people.<br><br>The metaphor of the anchor in <a href="/hebrews/6-19.htm">Hebrews 6:19</a> also points to the believer's access to God's presence, "behind the curtain," through Jesus Christ. This access provides a firm and secure hope, rooted in the finished work of Christ, who intercedes on behalf of believers.<br><br>In summary, the anchor in biblical literature serves as both a practical tool and a profound symbol of hope and stability, reflecting the enduring nature of faith in God's promises.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Anchor</span><p>(<a href="/acts/27-29.htm">Acts 27:29</a>)<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>From <a href="/acts/27-29.htm">Acts 27:29</a>, 30, 40, it would appear that the Roman vessels carried several anchors, which were attached to the stern as well as to the prow. The Roman anchor, like the modern one, had two teeth or flukes. In <a href="/hebrews/6-19.htm">Hebrews 6:19</a> the word is used metaphorically for that which supports or keeps one steadfast in the time of trial or of doubt. It is an emblem of hope.<p>"If you fear, Put all your trust in God: that anchor holds." <a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) A iron instrument which is attached to a ship by a cable (rope or chain), and which, being cast overboard, lays hold of the earth by a fluke or hook and thus retains the ship in a particular station.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) Any instrument or contrivance serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast; a contrivance to hold the end of a bridge cable, or other similar part; a contrivance used by founders to hold the core of a mold in place.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) Fig.: That which gives stability or security; that on which we place dependence for safety.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) An emblem of hope.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) A metal tie holding adjoining parts of a building together.<p>6. (<I>n.</I>) Carved work, somewhat resembling an anchor or arrowhead; -- a part of the ornaments of certain moldings. It is seen in the echinus, or egg-and-anchor (called also egg-and-dart, egg-and-tongue) ornament.<p>7. (<I>n.</I>) One of the anchor-shaped spicules of certain sponges; also, one of the calcareous spinules of certain Holothurians, as in species of Synapta.<p>8. (<I>v. t.</I>) To place at anchor; to secure by an anchor; as, to anchor a ship.<p>9. (<I>v. t.</I>) To fix or fasten; to fix in a stable condition; as, to anchor the cables of a suspension bridge.<p>10. (<I>v. i.</I>) To cast anchor; to come to anchor; as, our ship (or the captain) anchored in the stream.<p>11. (<I>v. i.</I>) To stop; to fix or rest.<p>12. (<I>n.</I>) An anchoret.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">ANCHOR</span><p>an'-ker. See <a href="../s/ships.htm">SHIPS AND BOATS</a>.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/45.htm"><span class="l">45. agkura -- an <b>anchor</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> an <b>anchor</b>. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: agkura Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ang'-koo-rah) Short Definition: an <b>anchor</b> Definition: an <b>anchor</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/45.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4358.htm"><span class="l">4358. prosormizo -- to bring (a ship) to <b>anchor</b> at</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to bring (a ship) to <b>anchor</b> at. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: prosormizo<br> Phonetic Spelling: (pros-or-mid'-zo) Short Definition: I <b>anchor</b> at a place <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4358.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/142.htm"><span class="l">142. airo -- to raise, take up, lift</span></a> <br><b>...</b> away (5), take...away (4), taken (3), taken...away (1), taken away (12), takes away<br> (7), taking (1), took (2), took...away (1), took away (3), weighed <b>anchor</b> (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/142.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 9k</font><p><a href="/greek/4014.htm"><span class="l">4014. periaireo -- to take away (that which surrounds)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> From peri and haireomai (including its alternate); to remove all around, ie Unveil,<br> cast off (<b>anchor</b>); figuratively, to expiate -- take away (up). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4014.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4632.htm"><span class="l">4632. skeuos -- a vessel, implement, pl. goods</span></a> <br><b>...</b> goods NASB Word Usage article (2), container (1), goods (1), instrument (1), jar<br> (1), merchandise (1), object (3), property (2), sea <b>anchor</b> (1), someone (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4632.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1614.htm"><span class="l">1614. ekteino -- to extend</span></a> <br><b>...</b> ekteino Phonetic Spelling: (ek-ti'-no) Short Definition: I stretch out, cast forth<br> Definition: I stretch out (forth), cast forth (as of an <b>anchor</b>), lay hands on <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1614.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/3901.htm"><span class="l">3901. pararreo -- to flow by, hence slip away</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 3901 ("drift away from") only occurs in Heb 2:1 where it refers to going --<br> "sinning by slipping away" (from God's <b>anchor</b>). 3901 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3901.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/winkworth/lyra_germanica_second_series_the_christian_life/the_life_of_faith_the_2.htm"><span class="l">The Life of Faith the <b>Anchor</b> of the Soul.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Life of Faith The <b>Anchor</b> of the Soul. IV. The <b>Anchor</b> of the Soul. 8,8,6,8,8,<br> 6,8,8,8,8+4,8,8. Herzlich lieb hab ich dich O Herr. [320]Schalling.1594. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lyra germanica second series the christian life/the life of faith the 2.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/daily_thoughts_/one_anchor_october_27.htm"><span class="l">One <b>Anchor</b>. October 27.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> One <b>Anchor</b>. October 27. In such a world as this, with such ugly possibilities<br> hanging over us all, there is but one <b>anchor</b> which <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/daily thoughts /one anchor october 27.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watson/a_body_of_divinity/2_a_believers_privilege_at.htm"><span class="l">A Believer's Privilege at Death</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Hope is a Christian's <b>anchor</b>, which he casts within the veil. Rejoicing in hope.'<br> Romans 12:12. <b>...</b> He is like a ship under sail, and at <b>anchor</b>! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/2 a believers privilege at.htm</font><p><a href="/library/orr/food_for_the_lambs_or_helps_for_young_christians/rest_of_the_soul.htm"><span class="l">Rest of the Soul.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Storms will arise and threaten you; but if the cable of faith remains unbroken and<br> the <b>anchor</b> of hope unshaken, your little bark can sail on sweetly at rest. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../orr/food for the lambs or helps for young christians/rest of the soul.htm</font><p><a href="/library/dionysius/letters_of_dionysius_the_areopagite/dionysius_the_areopagite_and_the.htm"><span class="l">Dionysius the Areopagite and the Alexandrine School.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Clement writes: "As then, those riding at <b>anchor</b> at sea, drag the <b>anchor</b>, but do<br> not drag it to themselves, but themselves to the <b>anchor</b>, thus those who are <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../letters of dionysius the areopagite/dionysius the areopagite and the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/clement/the_stromata_or_miscellanies/chapter_xxiii_the_same_subject_continued.htm"><span class="l">The Same Subject Continued.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> As, then, those, who at sea are held by an <b>anchor</b>, pull at the <b>anchor</b>, but do not<br> drag it to them, but drag themselves to the <b>anchor</b>; so those who, according <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the stromata or miscellanies/chapter xxiii the same subject continued.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_the_gospel_of_st_john_and_hebrews/homily_xi_hebrews_vi_13-16.htm"><span class="l">Hebrews vi. 13-16</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [3.] ( Ver.19, 20 ) "Which [hope] we have as an <b>anchor</b> of the soul both sure and <b>...</b><br> But he said not simply "<b>Anchor</b>," but "sure and steadfast" [ie] not shaken. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xi hebrews vi 13-16.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bunyan/the_works_of_john_bunyan_volumes_1-3/israels_hope_encouraged.htm"><span class="l">Israel's Hope Encouraged;</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 'No faith, no hope,' 'to hope without faith is to see without eyes, or expect without<br> reason.' Faith is the <b>anchor</b> which enters within the vail; Christ in us <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/israels hope encouraged.htm</font><p><a href="/library/binning/the_works_of_the_rev_hugh_binning/sermon_xii_thou_shall_keep.htm"><span class="l">"Thou Shall Keep Him in Perfect Peace, Whose Mind is Stayed on <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Trusting and staying upon God is the soul's casting its <b>anchor</b> upon him in<br> the midst of the waves and storms of sin, wrath, and trouble. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xii thou shall keep.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chapman/and_judas_iscariot/the_swelling_of_jordan.htm"><span class="l">The Swelling of Jordan</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "Out with the <b>anchor</b>," said the captain, and the command was obeyed, but still she<br> drifted, and although the <b>anchor</b> was down she crashed against the rocks with <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/chapman/and judas iscariot/the swelling of jordan.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/anchor.htm"><span class="l"><b>Anchor</b> (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The Roman <b>anchor</b>, like the modern one, had two teeth or flukes. <b>...</b> It is an emblem of<br> hope. "If you fear, Put all your trust in God: that <b>anchor</b> holds.". <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/anchor.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/anchored.htm"><span class="l">Anchored (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (imp. & pp) of <b>Anchor</b>. 2. (a.) Held by an <b>anchor</b>; at <b>anchor</b>; held safely; as,<br> an anchored bark; also, shaped like an <b>anchor</b>; forked; as, an anchored tongue. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/anchored.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/drag.htm"><span class="l">Drag (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> vi) To be drawn along, as a rope or dress, on the ground; to trail; to be moved<br> onward along the ground, or along the bottom of the sea, as an <b>anchor</b> that does <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/drag.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cat.htm"><span class="l">Cat</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (n.) A strong tackle used to draw an <b>anchor</b> up to the cathead of a ship. <b>...</b> See below.<br> 7. (vt) To bring to the cathead; as, to cat an <b>anchor</b>. See <b>Anchor</b>. Int. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cat.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/warp.htm"><span class="l">Warp (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (vt) To weave; to fabricate. 5. (vt) To tow or move, as a vessel, with a line,<br> or warp, attached to a buoy, <b>anchor</b>, or other fixed object. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/warp.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fish.htm"><span class="l">Fish (66 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6. (n.) The flesh of fish, used as food. 7. (n.) A purchase used to fish the <b>anchor</b>. <b>...</b><br> 11. (vt) To catch; to draw out or up; as, to fish up an <b>anchor</b>. 12. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fish.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/passes.htm"><span class="l">Passes (74 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (Root in WEB DBY NAS RSV). Hebrews 6:19 That hope we have as an <b>anchor</b><br> of the soul--an <b>anchor</b> that can neither break nor drag. It <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/passes.htm - 28k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bend.htm"><span class="l">Bend (29 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> subdue. 5. (vt) To fasten, as one rope to another, or as a sail to its yard<br> or stay; or as a cable to the ring of an <b>anchor</b>. 6. (vi <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bend.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bite.htm"><span class="l">Bite (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5. (vt) To take hold of; to hold fast; to adhere to; as, the <b>anchor</b> bites the ground. <b>...</b><br> 10. (vi) To take or keep a firm hold; as, the <b>anchor</b> bites. 11. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bite.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ancestry.htm"><span class="l">Ancestry (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ancestry.htm - 8k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-careers.html">What sort of careers can a Christian consider? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/700-Club.html">What is The 700 Club? Is The 700 Club biblical? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/phoenix-Bible.html">Is the phoenix mentioned in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/anchor.htm">Anchor: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Anchor (4 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/6-53.htm">Mark 6:53</a></span><br />Having crossed over they drew to land in Gennesaret and came to <span class="boldtext">anchor</span>. <br /><span class="source">(WEY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Acts 27:13</a></span><br />When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed <span class="boldtext">anchor</span> and sailed along Crete, close to shore.<br /><span class="source">(WEB WEY ASV DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/27-17.htm">Acts 27:17</a></span><br />After they had hoisted it up, they used cables to help reinforce the ship. Fearing that they would run aground on the Syrtis sand bars, they lowered the sea <span class="boldtext">anchor</span>, and so were driven along.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/6-19.htm">Hebrews 6:19</a></span><br />This hope we have as an <span class="boldtext">anchor</span> of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and entering into that which is within the veil;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/a/anchor.htm">Anchor</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/anchor--figurative.htm">Anchor: Figurative</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/anchor--general_scriptures_concerning.htm">Anchor: General Scriptures Concerning</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/anchored.htm">Anchored (1 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