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πηδάλιον G4079

G4079 is the Greek word πηδάλιον, transliterated pēdálion. The King James Version most often renders it rudder.

Word: πηδάλιονTransliteration: pēdálionLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

from the same as G3976 (πέδη)); a "pedal", i.e. helm.

Where it comes from

neuter of a (presumed) derivative of (the blade of an oar.

How the King James Version translates it

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

rudder 1×helm 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: rudder.

Verses using πηδάλιον

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 27:40 · KJV

And 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 3:4 · KJV

Behold 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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4079 mean?

G4079 is the Greek word πηδάλιον (pēdálion), meaning from the same as G3976 (πέδη)); a "pedal", i.e. helm.

How is G4079 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it rudder (1 time), helm (1 time).

How many times does G4079 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G4079 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a (presumed) derivative of (the blade of an oar.

Nearby entries

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