Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πέλαγος”
Understanding pélagos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of uncertain affinity depth, sea. - deep or open sea, i.e. the main
G3989
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πέλαγος
Phoneticpel'-ag-os
Transliterationpélagos
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of uncertain affinity depth, sea. - deep or open sea, i.e. the main
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:6 | “But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.” Word: πέλαγος (pélagos) | |
| Acts 27:5 | “And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.” Word: πέλαγος (pélagos) |