Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὀργυιά”
Understanding orguiá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
fathom. - a stretch of the arms, i.e. a fathom
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὀργυιά
Phoneticorg-wee-ah'
Transliterationorguiá
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fathom. - a stretch of the arms, i.e. a fathom
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 27:28 | “And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms.” Word: ὀργυιά (orguiá) |