Strong's Lexicon katapleó: To sail down, to arrive by sea, to land Original Word: καταπλέω Word Origin: From the preposition κατά (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and the verb πλέω (pleó, meaning "to sail"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "katapleó," the concept of arriving by sea can be related to Hebrew terms for travel and arrival, such as בּוֹא (bo, Strong's H935), meaning "to come" or "to go." Usage: The verb "katapleó" is used in the context of maritime travel, specifically referring to the act of sailing down to a destination or arriving at a port by sea. It conveys the completion of a sea journey, emphasizing the arrival at a specific location. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Mediterranean world, sea travel was a common mode of transportation for trade, military, and personal travel. The Greek and Roman worlds were heavily reliant on maritime routes for commerce and communication. The term "katapleó" would have been familiar to those living in coastal regions and involved in seafaring activities. The act of arriving by sea was significant, as it often marked the beginning of new ventures, trade opportunities, or the spread of ideas and cultures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and pleó Definition to sail down NASB Translation sailed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2668: καταπλέωκαταπλέω: 1 aorist κατέπλευσα; (from Homer on); to sail down from the deep sea to land; to put in: εἰς τήν χώραν, Luke 8:26. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance arrive. From kata and pleo; to sail down upon a place, i.e. To land at -- arrive. see GREEK kata see GREEK pleo Forms and Transliterations καταπλήξει καταπλησσέτω καταπολεμείτε κατεπλάγησαν κατεπλευσαν κατέπλευσαν katepleusan katépleusanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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