The meaning of “πλέω”

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

G4126

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

πλέω

Phoneticpleh'-o

Transliterationpléō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably a form of πλύνω (through the idea of plunging through the water) sail. - to pass in a vessel

Scripture References

5 total references

Reference	Text
Luke 8:23	“But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.”
Acts 21:3	“Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.”
Acts 27:2	“And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.”
Acts 27:6	“And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.”
Acts 27:24	“Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Cesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.”

Total Occurrences

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Acts

Book Distribution

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