Strong's Lexicon artemón: foresail Original Word: ἀρτεμών Word Origin: Derived from Latin "artemon," which refers to a type of sail. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "artemón," as it is a term specific to Greek and Roman nautical terminology. However, the concept of sails and maritime navigation can be related to Hebrew terms for ships and sea travel, such as "אֳנִיָּה" (H591) for "ship." Usage: The term "artemón" refers to a specific type of sail used on ancient ships, particularly the foresail. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe the sail that was set to help steer the ship. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient maritime practices, the foresail was an essential part of a ship's rigging. It was used to aid in navigation and control, especially during adverse weather conditions. The use of sails was a critical component of seafaring in the Mediterranean world, where trade and travel by sea were common. Understanding the function of the foresail provides insight into the challenges faced by sailors in biblical times. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom artaó (to fasten to) Definition something hung up or fastened, i.e. a foresail NASB Translation foresail (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 736: ἀρτέμωνἀρτέμων, ἀρτεμονος (L T Tr WH ἀρτεμωνος, cf. Winers Grammar, § 9, 1 d.; (Buttmann, 24 (22))), ὁ, top-sail (or foresail?) of a ship: Acts 27:40; cf. Meyer at the passage; (especially Smith, Voyage and Shipwr. of St. Paul, p. 192f; Graser in the Philologus, 3rd suppl. 1865, p. 201ff). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mainsail. From a derivative of arti; properly, something ready (or else more remotely from airo (compare artos); something hung up), i.e. (specially) the topsail (rather foresail or jib) of a vessel -- mainsail. see GREEK arti see GREEK airo see GREEK artos Forms and Transliterations αρτεμωνα αρτεμώνα ἀρτέμωνα αρτήρσιν artemona artemōna artémona artémōnaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |