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The meaning of ναυαγέω

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

Definition

make (suffer) shipwreck. - to be shipwrecked (stranded, "navigate"), literally or figuratively

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ναυαγέω

Phoneticnow-ag-eh'-o
Transliterationnauagéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

make (suffer) shipwreck. - to be shipwrecked (stranded, "navigate"), literally or figuratively

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
2 Corinthians 11:25

Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;

Word: ναυαγέω (nauagéō)
1 Timothy 1:19

Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:

Word: ναυαγέω (nauagéō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
2 Corinthians
Book Distribution

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