Strong's Lexicon orguia: Fathom Original Word: ὀργυιά Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ὀρέγω (oregō), meaning "to stretch out." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "orguia" as it is a Greek term specific to the New Testament context. However, similar concepts of measurement can be found in Hebrew texts, such as the use of cubits for measuring length. Usage: The term "orguia" refers to a unit of measurement, specifically a fathom, which is approximately six feet or the length of a man's outstretched arms. In the New Testament, it is used to describe depths of water. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, the fathom was a common unit of measurement for depth, particularly in maritime contexts. It was used by sailors to measure the depth of water to ensure safe navigation. The term reflects the practical needs of seafaring cultures in the Mediterranean region, where accurate depth measurement was crucial for avoiding underwater hazards. HELPS Word-studies 3712 orgyiá ("from oregō, 'to stretch out,' " J. Thayer) – properly, outstretched – originally the distance between the tips of the left and right hands when outstretched; a fathom, the unit of measure (roughly) five to six feet long. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom oregó Definition a fathom (the length of the outstretched arms) NASB Translation fathoms (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3712: ὀργυιάὀργυιά, ὀργυιάς, ἡ (ὀρέγω to stretch out), the distance across the breast front the tip of one middle finger to the tip of the other when the arms are outstretched; five or six feet, a fathom: Acts 27:28. (Homer, Herodotus, Xenophon, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a fathom. From oregomai; a stretch of the arms, i.e. A fathom -- fathom. see GREEK oregomai Forms and Transliterations οργυιας οργυιάς ὀργυιὰς orguias orgyiàsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 27:28 N-AFPGRK: βολίσαντες εὗρον ὀργυιὰς εἴκοσι βραχὺ NAS: [it to be] twenty fathoms; and a little KJV: [it] twenty fathoms: and INT: having sounded they found fathoms twenty a little Acts 27:28 N-AFP |
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