Strong's Lexicon pédalion: Rudder Original Word: πηδάλιον Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "πηδάω" (pedaō), meaning "to leap" or "to spring." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "πηδάλιον," the concept of guidance and control can be related to Hebrew terms like "מַשּׁוֹט" (mashot - oar) or "הַגָּה" (haggah - steering). Usage: The term "πηδάλιον" refers to a rudder, a crucial part of a ship used for steering. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to illustrate control and guidance, particularly in the context of speech and behavior. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient maritime culture, the rudder was an essential component of a ship, allowing it to navigate through the waters. Ships in the Greco-Roman world were primarily steered using large oars or rudders, which were pivotal for maintaining direction and stability, especially during storms or challenging conditions. The rudder's significance in navigation made it a powerful metaphor for control and guidance in various aspects of life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pédon (the blade of an oar) Definition a rudder NASB Translation rudder (1), rudders (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4079: πηδάλιονπηδάλιον, πηδαλίου, τό (from πηδον the blade of an oar, an oar), from Homer down, a ship's rudder :. Acts 27:40 (on the plural see Smith, Voy. and Shipwreck of St. Paul, 4th edition, p. 183ff; B. D., under the word, Ship (2); cf. Graser, Das Seewesen des Alterthums, in the Philologus for 1865, p. 266f); James 3:4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rudder. Neuter of a (presumed) derivative of pedon (the blade of an oar; from the same as pede); a "pedal", i.e. Helm -- rudder. see GREEK pede Forms and Transliterations πηδαλιου πηδαλίου πηδαλιων πηδαλίων πηδάν πηδών pedalion pedalíon pēdaliōn pēdalíōn pedaliou pedalíou pēdaliou pēdalíouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 27:40 N-GNPGRK: ζευκτηρίας τῶν πηδαλίων καὶ ἐπάραντες NAS: the ropes of the rudders; and hoisting KJV: and loosed the rudder bands, and INT: ropes of the rudders and having hoisted James 3:4 N-GNS Strong's Greek 4079 |
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