Pronunciation Guide: ek-bol-AY Basic Definition Strong’s G1546: ἐκβολή (ekbolē) refers to the act of throwing something overboard or casting out cargo from a ship, especially during dangerous storms to lighten the vessel and prevent shipwreck. In its only New Testament…
Pronunciation Guide: dee-os-koo-roy Basic Definition Strong’s G1359: Διόσκουροι (Dioskouroi) refers to “the sons of Zeus,” specifically Castor and Pollux (or Polydeuces), twin brothers from Greek mythology who were venerated as patron deities of sailors and seafarers. In biblical context, this…
Pronunciation Guide: dee-THAL-as-sos (δι-θά-λασ-σος) Basic Definition Strong’s G1337: διθάλασσος (dithalassos) describes a specific maritime location where two seas or bodies of water meet, creating a distinct geographical feature. The term appears exclusively in Acts 27:41 during Paul’s shipwreck narrative, referring…
Pronunciation Guide: dee-ap-LEH-oh Basic Definition Strong’s G1277: διαπλέω (diapleo) describes the act of sailing through or across a body of water, specifically navigating from one point to another. This nautical term conveys intentional movement through potentially challenging waters toward a…
Pronunciation Guide: boh-LEE-zoh Basic Definition Strong’s G1001: βολίζω (bolizō) refers to the nautical practice of measuring water depth by casting down a weighted line (a sounding lead) into the sea. This specialized marine technique was crucial for ancient navigation, especially…
Pronunciation Guide: ow-TOK-air (with the ‘ch’ pronounced like in the Scottish ‘loch’) Basic Definition Strong’s G849: The Greek word αὐτόχειρ literally means “with one’s own hand” or “self-handed,” referring to someone who performs an action personally rather than through intermediaries.…
Pronunciation Guide: an-yoo’-the-tos (ἀν-εύ-θε-τος) Basic Definition Strong’s G428: ἀνεύθετος is a compound adjective meaning “not well situated” or “unsuitable,” specifically describing a place or situation that is not advantageously positioned or inappropriate for its intended purpose. In its only New…
