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κυβερνήτης G2942

G2942 is the Greek word κυβερνήτης, transliterated kybernḗtēs. The King James Version most often renders it master.

Word: κυβερνήτηςTransliteration: kybernḗtēsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

helmsman, i.e. (by implication) captain.

Where it comes from

from the same as G2941 (κυβέρνησις).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

master 1×shipmaster 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: (ship) master.

Verses using κυβερνήτης

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 27:11 · KJV

Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.

Revelation 18:17 · KJV

For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,

Common questions

What does Strong's G2942 mean?

G2942 is the Greek word κυβερνήτης (kybernḗtēs), meaning helmsman, i.e. (by implication) captain.

How is G2942 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it master (1 time), shipmaster (1 time).

How many times does G2942 appear in the Bible?

κυβερνήτης (kybernḗtēs) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2942 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G2941 (κυβέρνησις).

Nearby entries

G2939 · κτίστης — a founder, i.e. God (as author of all things)G2940 · κυβεία — gambling, i.e. (figuratively) artifice or fraud G2941 · κυβέρνησις — pilotage, i.e. (figuratively) directorship…G2943 · κυκλόθεν — from the circle, i.e. all around G2944 · κυκλόω — to encircle, i.e. surround G2945 · κύκλῳ — akin to G2947 (κυλιόω)); i.e. in a circle…

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