Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐποκέλλω”
Understanding epokéllō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
run aground. - to drive upon the shore, i.e. to beach a vessel
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐποκέλλω
Phoneticep-ok-el'-lo
Transliterationepokéllō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
run aground. - to drive upon the shore, i.e. to beach a vessel
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 27:41 | “And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.” Word: ἐποκέλλω (epokéllō) |