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Easton's Bible Dictionary - Fathom

Fathom [N] [S]

(Old A.S. faethm, "bosom," or the outstretched arms), a span of six feet ( Acts 27:28 ). Gr. orguia (from orego, "I stretch"), the distance between the extremities of both arms fully stretched out.

These dictionary topics are from
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary
Bibliography Information

Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Fathom". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .

King James Dictionary - Fathom

Fathom

Approx. 6 feet.

But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country; And sounded, and found it twenty FATHOMs: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen FATHOMS. ( Acts 27:27-28 )

Source: A King James Dictionary. (Used with permission. Copyright © Philip P. Kapusta)
Bibliography Information

"Entry for 'Fathom'". A King James Dictionary.

Smith's Bible Dictionary - Fathom

Fathom. [N] [E]

[WEIGHTS AND MEASURES]

[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Fathom'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Fathom

FATHOM

fath'-um (~orguia):

The literal meaning is the length of the outstretched arms, and it was regarded as equal to 4 cubits, or about 6 feet. (Acts 27:28).

See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

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Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'FATHOM'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.