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The meaning of κολυμβάω

Understanding kolymbáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

swim. - to plunge into water

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κολυμβάω

Phonetickol-oom-bah'-o
Transliterationkolymbáō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

swim. - to plunge into water

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 27:43

But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:

Word: κολυμβάω (kolymbáō)

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