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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

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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
ReferenceText
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)

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Matthew
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