2860. kolumbaó

Lexicon

kolumbaó: To dive, to swim

Original Word: κολυμβάω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: kolumbaó
Pronunciation: ko-loom-BAH-oh
Phonetic Spelling: (kol-oom-bah'-o)
Definition: To dive, to swim
Meaning: (properly: I dive, hence) I swim.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

swim.

From kolumbos (a diver); to plunge into water -- swim.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from kolumbos (a diver)
Definition
to plunge into the sea
NASB Translation
swim (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2860: κολυμβάω

κολυμβάω, κολυμβω; to dive, to swim: Acts 27:43. (Plato, Prot., p. 350 a.; Lach., p. 193 c., and in later writings) (Compare: ἐκκολυμβάω.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root word κολυμβάω, which is related to the act of swimming or diving.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κολυμβάω in the Old Testament, the concept of swimming or moving through water can be related to several Hebrew terms that describe water-related activities or environments. However, these terms do not specifically denote the act of swimming as κολυμβάω does in Greek.

Usage: The term κολυμβάω is used in the context of swimming, typically referring to the physical act of moving through water.

Context: The Greek verb κολυμβάω appears in the New Testament in contexts that involve water and the act of swimming. This term is used to describe the physical action of swimming, which is a natural human activity for traversing bodies of water. In the ancient world, swimming was a necessary skill for fishermen, sailors, and those living near water bodies.

In the New Testament, κολυμβάω is notably used in the account of the Apostle Peter in the Gospel of John. After the resurrection of Jesus, Peter is described as swimming to shore to meet the risen Christ:

- John 21:7 (BSB): "When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and jumped into the sea."

This passage highlights Peter's eagerness and urgency to reach Jesus, illustrating his devotion and the physical act of swimming as a means to an end. The use of κολυμβάω in this context underscores the immediacy and determination of Peter's actions.

The act of swimming, as depicted in the Bible, can also symbolize a transition or movement towards a significant encounter or revelation. In Peter's case, his swimming to Jesus represents a moment of recognition and reunion with the Lord.

Forms and Transliterations

κολυμβαν κολυμβάν κολυμβᾷν κολυμβᾶν kolumban kolymbā̂in kolymban

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 27:43 V-PNA
GRK: τοὺς δυναμένους κολυμβᾷν ἀπορίψαντας πρώτους
NAS: who could swim should jump overboard
KJV: that they which could swim should cast
INT: those being able to swim having cast [themselves] off first

Strong's Greek 2860
1 Occurrence

κολυμβᾷν — 1 Occ.