Strong's Lexicon epokelló: To run aground, to drive upon Original Word: ἐποκέλλω Word Origin: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and the verb κέλλω (kelló, meaning "to drive" or "to run aground") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "epokelló," the concept of ships running aground can be related to Hebrew terms describing maritime distress or shipwreck, such as those found in narratives involving sea travel or divine intervention in storms. Usage: The verb "epokelló" is used in the context of maritime navigation, specifically referring to the action of a ship being driven upon a shore or sandbank, resulting in it running aground. This term is used to describe a situation where a vessel is intentionally or unintentionally brought to a halt by the land or seabed. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, maritime travel was a common means of transportation and trade. The Mediterranean Sea, with its numerous islands and coastlines, was a hub of activity. Ships running aground were not uncommon due to unpredictable weather, navigational challenges, or strategic military maneuvers. Understanding the term "epokelló" provides insight into the perils faced by ancient mariners and the importance of skilled navigation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for epikelló, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2027: ἐποκέλλωἐποκέλλω: 1 aorist ἐπώκειλα; to drive upon, strike against: τήν ναῦν (i. e. to run the ship ashore), Acts 27:41 R G; see ἐπικέλλω. (Herodotus 6, 16: 7, 182; Thucydides 4, 26.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance run aground. From epi and okello (to urge); to drive upon the shore, i.e. To beach a vessel -- run aground. see GREEK epi Forms and Transliterations επεκειλαν ἐπέκειλαν επονείδιστος επονειδίστους επώκειλαν epekeilan epékeilanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 27:41 V-AIA-3PGRK: τόπον διθάλασσον ἐπέκειλαν τὴν ναῦν KJV: the ship aground; and INT: a place where two seas met they ran aground the vessel |
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