Strong's Lexicon próra: Bow, prow (of a ship) Original Word: πρῷρα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "πρῶτος" (prōtos), meaning "first" or "foremost." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "próra," the concept of a ship's bow can be related to Hebrew terms for ships and maritime activities, such as "אֳנִיָּה" (oniyah) for "ship" (Strong's Hebrew 591). Usage: The term "próra" refers specifically to the front part of a ship, known as the bow or prow. In the context of ancient maritime activities, the bow was crucial for navigation and cutting through the water. The word is used in the New Testament to describe the part of a ship that is most forward, often leading the vessel through the sea. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, ships were a primary means of transportation and trade across the Mediterranean Sea. The design of a ship's bow was critical for its performance and safety. The bow was often decorated and sometimes featured carvings or figureheads, which were believed to offer protection or symbolize the ship's name or purpose. Understanding the structure and function of a ship's bow helps illuminate the experiences of biblical figures who traveled by sea. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition the prow (of a ship) NASB Translation bow (1), prow (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4408: πρῷραπρῷρα (so R G, πρῷρα Tr), more correctly πρῷρα (see Göttling, Lehre v., Accent, p. 142f; (Chandler § 164; Etym. Magn., p. 692, 34f; cf. 318, 57f; cf. Iota)),. πρώρας (L T WH πρῴρης, cf. μάχαιρα, at the beginning), ἡ (contracted from προειρα from πρό; Lob. Pathol. Element. 2:136, cf. Paralip., p. 215), from Homer down; the prow or forward part of a ship (R. V. foreship): Acts 27:30; in Acts 27:41 distinguished from ἡ πρύμνα. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance forepartFeminine of a presumed derivative of pro as noun; the prow, i.e. Forward part of a vessel -- forepart(-ship). see GREEK pro Forms and Transliterations πρωρα πρώρα πρῷρα πρώρας πρωρείς πρωρεύς πρωρης πρῴρης prôira prō̂ira prṓires prṓirēs prora prōra prores prōrēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 27:30 N-GFSGRK: ὡς ἐκ πρῴρης ἀγκύρας μελλόντων NAS: to lay out anchors from the bow, KJV: anchors out of the foreship, INT: as from [the] bow anchors being about Acts 27:41 N-NFS Strong's Greek 4408 |
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