Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4079
πηδάλιον
pēdalion · “rudder”
Used 2 times across 2 books
Definition
πηδάλιον, -συ, τό
(πηδός, the blade of an oar),
a rudder: Jas.3:4; pl., Act.27:40.†
(πηδός, the blade of an oar),
a rudder: Jas.3:4; pl., Act.27:40.†
Where it appears
Acts1
James1
In the text
Acts 27:40And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.James 3:4Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.
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