Berean Strong's Lexicon nautés: Sailor, seaman Original Word: ναύτης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "ναῦς" (naus), meaning "ship." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ναύτης" (nautés), the concept of sailors and seafaring is present in the Old Testament, such as in the account of Jonah, where sailors play a significant role (e.g., Jonah 1:5). Usage: The term "ναύτης" (nautés) refers to a sailor or seaman, someone who works on a ship. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who are skilled in navigating and operating ships, often in the context of travel or trade across the Mediterranean Sea. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, sailors were essential for trade, travel, and military endeavors. The Mediterranean Sea was a major route for commerce and communication between various cultures and regions. Sailors were often seen as rugged and experienced individuals who faced the perils of the sea, including storms and shipwrecks. Their role was crucial in the spread of ideas, goods, and even the early Christian message across different lands. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom naus Definition a seaman NASB Translation sailor (1), sailors (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3492: ναῦτηςναῦτης, ναυτου, ὁ, a sailor, seaman, mariner: Acts 27:27, 30; Revelation 18:17. (From Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sailor, shipman. From naus; a boatman, i.e. Seaman -- sailor, shipman. see GREEK naus Forms and Transliterations ναυται ναύται ναῦται ναυτικοί ναυτικούς ναυτων ναυτών ναυτῶν nautai naûtai nauton nautôn nautōn nautō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 27:27 N-NMPGRK: ὑπενόουν οἱ ναῦται προσάγειν τινὰ NAS: midnight the sailors [began] to surmise KJV: midnight the shipmen deemed INT: supposed the sailors neared some Acts 27:30 N-GMP Revelation 18:17 N-NMP Strong's Greek 3492 |
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