They beckoned [κ α τ ε ν ε υ σ α ν]. The word originally means to nod assent, and so, generally, to make a sign. They made signs because of the distance of the other boat; hardly, as has been suggested, because they were too much amazed to speak.

Help [σ υ λ λ α β ε σ θ α ι]. Lit., take hold with. Compare Philippians 4:3. Began to sink [β υ θ ι ζ ω σ θ α ι]. Only here and 1 Timothy 6:9, of drowning men in destruction. From buqov, the depth. Wyc., thy were almost drenched.

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