The meaning of “πλοῖον”
Understanding ploîon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
ship(-ing). - a sailer, i.e. vessel
πλοῖον
ship(-ing). - a sailer, i.e. vessel
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:13 | “When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.” Word: πλοῖον (ploîon) | |
| Mark 6:32 | “And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.” Word: πλοῖον (ploîon) | |
| Luke 5:11 | “And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.” Word: πλοῖον (ploîon) | |
| John 6:24 | “When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.” Word: πλοῖον (ploîon) | |
| Acts 27:17 | “Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.” Word: πλοῖον (ploîon) |