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πλέω G4126
G4126 is the Greek word πλέω, transliterated pléō. The King James Version most often renders it sailed.
What it means
to pass in a vessel.
Where it comes from
probably a form of G4150 (πλύνω) (through the idea of plunging through the water).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: sail.
Verses using πλέω
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 8:23 · KJV
But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.
Acts 21:3 · KJV
Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.
Acts 27:2 · KJV
And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
Acts 27:6 · KJV
And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.
Acts 27:24 · KJV
Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4126 mean?
G4126 is the Greek word πλέω (pléō), meaning to pass in a vessel.
How is G4126 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sailed (2 times), sail (2 times), sailing (1 time).
How many times does G4126 appear in the Bible?
πλέω (pléō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4126 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably a form of G4150 (πλύνω) (through the idea of plunging through the water).
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