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In biblical times, lading would have included a variety of goods such as grain, oil, wine, and other commodities essential for trade and sustenance. The concept of lading is closely associated with commerce and the movement of goods across regions, which was a vital part of ancient economies.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>The word "lading" appears in the context of maritime activities, particularly in the New Testament. One notable reference is found in the Book of Acts, which provides insight into the practices and challenges of ancient seafaring.<br><br>· <b><a href="/acts/27-10.htm">Acts 27:10</a> :</b> "Men, I can see that our voyage is going to be filled with disaster and great loss, not only to the cargo and ship, but also to our own lives." Here, the Apostle Paul warns of impending danger to the ship's lading, highlighting the risks associated with sea travel. This passage underscores the value and vulnerability of the cargo, which was crucial for the economic well-being of those involved in the trade.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Background:</b> <br>In the ancient world, the Mediterranean Sea was a major route for trade and transportation. Ships were laden with goods that were exchanged between different cultures and regions. The lading of a ship was a meticulous process, requiring careful planning and execution to ensure the safety and security of the cargo. The loss of lading due to shipwrecks or piracy could have devastating economic consequences for merchants and cities dependent on these goods.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b> <br>The concept of lading in the Bible can also be seen as a metaphor for the burdens and responsibilities that individuals carry in their lives. Just as a ship must be carefully balanced and managed to prevent disaster, so too must believers manage their spiritual and moral responsibilities. The Apostle Paul's warning in <a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm">Acts 27</a> serves as a reminder of the importance of heeding divine guidance and wisdom to avoid spiritual and physical peril.<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b> <br>For contemporary readers, the biblical references to lading can serve as a reminder of the importance of stewardship and responsibility. Whether in business, personal life, or spiritual matters, the careful management of one's "cargo"—be it material possessions, relationships, or spiritual gifts—is essential for a fruitful and faithful life. The account of Paul's voyage encourages believers to trust in God's providence and to seek His guidance in all endeavors, recognizing that He is sovereign over all aspects of life, including the challenges and uncertainties of our own "voyages."<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>p. pr. & vb. n.</I>) of Lade.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) The act of loading.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) That which lades or constitutes a load or cargo; freight; burden; as, the lading of a ship.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">LADE; LADING</span><p>lad, lad'-ing: "To lade" in the sense of "to load" is retained by the Revised Version (British and American) in nearly all passages where the word occurs in the King James Version (but compare the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American) reading of <a href="/psalms/68-19.htm">Psalm 68:19</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-1.htm">Isaiah 46:1</a>), "They laded us with such things" (<a href="/acts/28-10.htm">Acts 28:10</a> the King James Version). The epithithemi, "to put on," is rendered by the Revised Version (British and American), "They put on board such things." <a href="/luke/11-46.htm">Luke 11:46</a> the Revised Version (British and American) reads "ye load" instead of the King James Version "ye lade."<br><br>Lading (phortion) is found in <a href="/acts/27-10.htm">Acts 27:10</a> in its usual meaning, "the lading of a ship."<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/5414.htm"><span class="l">5414. phortos -- cargo</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin variant reading for phortion, qv. cargo From phero; something carried,<br> ie The cargo of a ship -- <b>lading</b>. see GREEK phero. 5413, 5414. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5414.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/van_dyke/what_peace_means/iii_the_power_of_an.htm"><span class="l">The Power of an Endless Life</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Our bill of <b>lading</b> reads, "To the immortal life." If we must sink in mid-ocean,<br> then all is lost, and the voyage of life is a predestined wreck. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/van dyke/what peace means/iii the power of an.htm</font><p><a href="/library/dionysius/the_works_of_dionysius/epistle_xii_to_the_alexandrians.htm"><span class="l">Epistle xii. --To the Alexandrians.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and ministered to them assiduously, and treated them for their healing in Christ,<br> died from time to time most joyfully along with them, <b>lading</b> themselves with <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../dionysius/the works of dionysius/epistle xii to the alexandrians.htm</font><p><a href="/library/white/the_acts_of_the_apostles/lesson_42_the_voyage_and.htm"><span class="l">The Voyage and Shipwreck</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "I perceive," he said, "that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not<br> only of the <b>lading</b> and ship, but also of our lives." But "the master and the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 42 the voyage and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/white/the_story_of_prophets_and_kings/chapter_57_reformation.htm"><span class="l">Reformation</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "In those days," Nehemiah writes, "saw I in Judah some treading wine presses on<br> the Sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and <b>lading</b> asses; as also wine, grapes <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 57 reformation.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_acts_and_romans/homily_liii_acts_xxvi_30-32.htm"><span class="l">Acts xxvi. 30-32</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "Paul admonished them, and said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will<br> be with hurt and much damage, not only of the <b>lading</b> and ship, but also of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily liii acts xxvi 30-32.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_g/sabbath_observance.htm"><span class="l">Sabbath Observance</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE BOOK OF NEHEMIAH SABBATH OBSERVANCE. 'In those days saw I in Judah some treading<br> wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and <b>lading</b> asses; as <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/sabbath observance.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_wars_of_the_jews_or_history_of_the_destruction_of_jerusalem/chapter_14_when_herod_is.htm"><span class="l">When Herod is Rejected in Arabia, He Makes Haste to Rome Where <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> 3. But as he was in peril about Pamphylia, and obliged to cast out the greatest<br> part of the ship's <b>lading</b>, he with difficulty got safe to Rhodes, a place which <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 14 when herod is.htm</font><p><a href="/library/borrow/letters_of_george_borrow/to_j_tarn_esq_4.htm"><span class="l">To J. Tarn, Esq.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> MY DEAR SIR,"I herewith send you a bill of <b>lading</b> for six of the eight parts of<br> the New Testament which I have at last obtained permission to send away <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/borrow/letters of george borrow/to j tarn esq 4.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/the_five_books_against_marcion/chapter_i_introductory_the_apostle_paul.htm"><span class="l">Introductory the Apostle Paul Himself not the Preacher of a New <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> are still more careful and conscientious, I doubt not, in divine things; and so<br> I should be glad if you would inform us under what bill of <b>lading</b> [5204] you <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the five books against marcion/chapter i introductory the apostle paul.htm</font><p><a href="/library/white/the_desire_of_ages/chapter_25_the_call_by.htm"><span class="l">The Call by the Sea</span></a> <br><b>...</b> When the catch was secured, both the boats were so heavily laden that they were<br> in danger of sinking. But Peter was unmindful now of boats or <b>lading</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 25 the call by.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/l/lading.htm"><span class="l"><b>Lading</b> (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> n.) of Lade. 2. (n.) The act of loading. 3. (n.) That which lades or constitutes<br> a load or cargo; freight; burden; as, the <b>lading</b> of a ship. Int. <b>...</b> LADE; <b>LADING</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lading.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lade.htm"><span class="l">Lade (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> etc. 6. (n.) The mouth of a river. 7. (n.) A passage for water; a ditch or<br> drain. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. LADE; <b>LADING</b>. lad <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lade.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/load.htm"><span class="l">Load (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) The quantity which can be carried or drawn in some specified way; the contents<br> of a cart, barrow, or vessel; that which will constitute a cargo; <b>lading</b><b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/load.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/ladies.htm"><span class="l">Ladies (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/ladies.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/ladle.htm"><span class="l">Ladle (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/ladle.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wine-vats.htm"><span class="l">Wine-vats (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Nehemiah 13:15 In those days I have seen in Judah those treading wine-vats on sabbath,<br> and bringing in the sheaves, and <b>lading</b> on the asses, and also, wine <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wine-vats.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/freight.htm"><span class="l">Freight (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (n.) That with which anything in fraught or laden for transportation; <b>lading</b>;<br> cargo, especially of a ship, or a car on a railroad, etc.; as, a freight of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/freight.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/forewarned.htm"><span class="l">Forewarned (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Nehemiah 13:15 In those days saw I in Judah some men treading wine-presses on the<br> sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and <b>lading</b> asses therewith; as also wine <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/forewarned.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/thyne.htm"><span class="l">Thyne (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Revelation 18:12 <b>lading</b> of gold, and silver, and precious stone, and pearl, and<br> fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyne wood, and every <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/thyne.htm - 6k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/lading.htm">Lading: 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">Lading (7 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/21-3.htm">Acts 21:3</a></span><br />and having discovered Cyprus, and having left it on the left, we were sailing to Syria, and did land at Tyre, for there was the ship discharging the <span class="boldtext">lading</span>.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/27-10.htm">Acts 27:10</a></span><br />And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the <span class="boldtext">lading</span> and ship, but also of our lives.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/28-10.htm">Acts 28:10</a></span><br />who also with many honours did honour us, and we setting sail -- they were <span class="boldtext">lading</span> 'us' with the things that were necessary.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/18-11.htm">Revelation 18:11</a></span><br />And the merchants of the earth weep and grieve over her, because no one buys their <span class="boldtext">lading</span> any more;<br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/18-12.htm">Revelation 18:12</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">lading</span> of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and pearl, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet dye, and all thyine wood, and every article in ivory, and every article in most precious wood, and in brass, and in iron, and in marble,<br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/4-17.htm">Nehemiah 4:17</a></span><br />The builders on the wall, and the bearers of the burden, those <span class="boldtext">lading</span>, 'each' with one of his hands is working in the business, and one is laying hold of the missile.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/13-15.htm">Nehemiah 13:15</a></span><br />In those days saw I in Judah some treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and <span class="boldtext">lading</span> asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified against them in the day wherein they sold victuals.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/l/lading.htm">Lading</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/weighing.htm">Weighing (39 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dish.htm">Dish (54 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shekels.htm">Shekels (92 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/incense.htm">Incense (167 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dip.htm">Dip (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/scoop.htm">Scoop (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/golden.htm">Golden (86 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/ten.htm">Ten (234 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lading.htm">Lading (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/ladles.htm">Ladles (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lade.htm">Lade (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/runner.htm">Runner (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dipping.htm">Dipping (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/glass.htm">Glass (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jehu.htm">Jehu (63 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/l/ladies.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ladies"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ladies" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/l/ladle.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ladle"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ladle" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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