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ἀποπλέω G636

G636 is the Greek word ἀποπλέω, transliterated apopléō. The King James Version most often renders it sailed.

Word: ἀποπλέωTransliteration: apopléōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

to set sail.

Where it comes from

from G575 (ἀπό) and G4126 (πλέω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sailed 3×should sail 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: sail away.

Verses using ἀποπλέω

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 13:4 · KJV

So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

Acts 14:26 · KJV

And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.

Acts 20:15 · KJV

And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus.

Acts 27:1 · KJV

And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus’ band.

Common questions

What does Strong's G636 mean?

G636 is the Greek word ἀποπλέω (apopléō), meaning to set sail.

How is G636 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sailed (3 times), should sail (1 time).

How many times does G636 appear in the Bible?

ἀποπλέω (apopléō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G636 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G575 (ἀπό) and G4126 (πλέω).

Nearby entries

G633 · ἀπονίπτω — to wash off (reflexively, one's own hands…G634 · ἀποπίπτω — to fall off G635 · ἀποπλανάω — to lead astray (figuratively); passively…G637 · ἀποπλύνω — to rinse off G638 · ἀποπνίγω — to stifle (by drowning or overgrowth)G639 · ἀπορέω — to have no way out, i.e. be at a loss (mentally)

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