Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀρτέμων”
Understanding artémōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
mainsail. - properly, something ready (or else more remotely from αἴρω (compare ἄρτος) - something hung up), i.e. (speci...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀρτέμων
Phoneticar-tem'-ohn
Transliterationartémōn
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
mainsail. - properly, something ready (or else more remotely from αἴρω (compare ἄρτος) - something hung up), i.e. (specially) the topsail (rather foresail or jib) of a vessel
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 27:40 | “And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.” Word: ἀρτέμων (artémōn) |