Strong's Lexicon naukléros: Shipowner, Captain Original Word: ναύκληρος Word Origin: From Greek words ναῦς (naus, meaning "ship") and κληρός (kleros, meaning "lot" or "inheritance") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ναύκληρος," the concept of a shipmaster or captain can be related to terms like חֹבֵל (chovel, meaning "sailor" or "pilot") found in Ezekiel 27:8. Usage: The term "ναύκληρος" refers to a shipowner or captain, someone who has authority over a vessel and is responsible for its operation and the welfare of its crew and cargo. In the context of the New Testament, it denotes a person of significant responsibility and leadership, often involved in trade or transportation across the Mediterranean Sea. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, maritime trade was a crucial component of the economy. Shipowners played a vital role in facilitating commerce and communication between different regions. They were often well-respected figures due to their expertise in navigation and their ability to manage the risks associated with sea travel. The Mediterranean Sea was a bustling hub of activity, and those who owned or captained ships were integral to the spread of goods, culture, and ideas. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom naus and kléros Definition a shipowner, shipmaster NASB Translation captain of the ship (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3490: ναύκληροςναύκληρος, ναυκληρου, ὁ (ναῦς and κλῆρος), from Herodotus (and Sophocles) down, a ship-owner, ship-master, i. e. one who hires out his vessel, or a portion of it, for purposes of transportation: Acts 27:11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance owner of a ship. From naus and kleros ("clerk"); a captain -- owner of a ship. see GREEK naus see GREEK kleros Forms and Transliterations ναυκληρω ναυκλήρω ναυκλήρῳ ναύλον nauklero nauklērō nauklḗroi nauklḗrōiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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