Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πρῶρα”
Understanding prōra reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of a presumed derivative of πρό as noun forepart(-ship). - the prow, i.e. forward part of a vessel
G4408
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πρῶρα
Phoneticpro'-ra
Transliterationprōra
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of a presumed derivative of πρό as noun forepart(-ship). - the prow, i.e. forward part of a vessel
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 27:30 | “And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship,” Word: πρῶρα (prōra) | |
| Acts 27:41 | “And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.” Word: πρῶρα (prōra) |