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ἀρτέμων G736
G736 is the Greek word ἀρτέμων, transliterated artémōn. The King James Version most often renders it mainsail.
What it means
properly, something ready (or else more remotely from G142 (αἴρω) (compare G740 (ἄρτος)); something hung up), i.e. (specially) the topsail (rather foresail or jib) of a vessel.
Where it comes from
from a derivative of G737 (ἄρτι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: mainsail.
Verses using ἀρτέμων
All 1 verse, 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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G736 mean?
G736 is the Greek word ἀρτέμων (artémōn), meaning properly, something ready (or else more remotely from G142 (αἴρω) (compare G740 (ἄρτος)); something hung up), i.e. (specially) the topsail (rather foresail or jib) of a vessel.
How is G736 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it mainsail (1 time).
How many times does G736 appear in the Bible?
ἀρτέμων (artémōn) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G736 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of G737 (ἄρτι).
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