Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ναύτης”
Understanding naútēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
sailor, shipman. - a boatman, i.e. seaman
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ναύτης
Phoneticnow'-tace
Transliterationnaútēs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
sailor, shipman. - a boatman, i.e. seaman
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 27:27 | “But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;” Word: ναύτης (naútēs) | |
| Acts 27:30 | “And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship,” Word: ναύτης (naútēs) | |
| Revelation 18:17 | “For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,” Word: ναύτης (naútēs) |