Strong's Lexicon agkura: Anchor Original Word: ἄγκυρα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἀγκύλος (ankylos), meaning "curved" or "bent." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "anchor," the concept of stability and hope can be related to terms like מִקְוֶה (miqveh), meaning "hope" or "gathering," as seen in Jeremiah 17:13. Usage: The term "agkura" refers to a physical anchor, a device used to secure a vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent it from drifting due to wind or current. In a metaphorical sense, it is used to describe something that provides stability and security. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient maritime culture, the anchor was an essential tool for sailors, symbolizing safety and hope amidst the uncertainties of the sea. The anchor's importance is reflected in its frequent use in ancient Greek and Roman literature as a metaphor for stability and hope. In the early Christian context, the anchor became a symbol of hope and steadfast faith, often depicted in Christian art and catacombs. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as agkalé Definition an anchor NASB Translation anchor (1), anchors (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 45: ἄγκυραἄγκυρα, (ας, ἡ (see ἀγκάλη), an anchor — (ancient anchors resembled modern in form: were of iron, provided with a stock, and with two teeth-like extremities often but by no means always without flukes; see Roschach in Daremberg and Saglio's Dict. des Antiq. (1873), p. 267; Guhl and Koner, p. 258): ῥίπτειν to cast (Latinjacere), Acts 27:29; ἐκτείνειν, Acts 27:30; περιαίρειν, Acts 27:40. Figuratively, any stay or safeguard: as hope, Hebrews 6:19; Euripides, Hec. 78 (80); Heliodorus vii., p. 352 (350). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance anchor. From the same as agkale; an "anchor" (as crooked) -- anchor. see GREEK agkale Forms and Transliterations αγκυραν άγκυραν ἄγκυραν αγκυρας αγκύρας ἀγκύρας αγκώνα αγκώνας αγκώνες αγκωνίσκοι αγκωνίσκους αγκώνος ankuran ankuras ankyran ánkyran ankyras ankýrasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 27:29 N-AFPGRK: πρύμνης ῥίψαντες ἀγκύρας τέσσαρας ηὔχοντο NAS: four anchors from the stern KJV: four anchors out of INT: stern having cast anchors four they prayed Acts 27:30 N-AFP Acts 27:40 N-AFP Hebrews 6:19 N-AFS Strong's Greek 45 |
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