4548. sanis
Strong's Lexicon
sanis: Board, Plank

Original Word: σανίς
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: sanis
Pronunciation: sah-NEES
Phonetic Spelling: (san-ece')
Definition: Board, Plank
Meaning: a plank, board.

Word Origin: Derived from a primary root word in Greek, related to wooden structures or objects.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "sanis," the concept of wooden structures can be related to Hebrew words like עֵץ (ets), meaning "wood" or "tree," which appears in various Old Testament passages related to construction and craftsmanship.

Usage: The term "sanis" refers to a board or plank, typically used in construction or as part of a structure. In the context of the New Testament, it is often associated with the construction of buildings or ships, symbolizing stability and foundational support.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman times, wood was a primary material for construction, used in building homes, ships, and various tools. The use of wooden planks was essential for creating sturdy and reliable structures. The imagery of a plank or board would have been familiar to early Christian audiences, who understood the importance of a solid foundation in both physical and spiritual contexts.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
a board
NASB Translation
planks (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4548: σανίς

σανίς, σανίδος, , a board, a plank: Acts 27:44. (From Homer down; the Sept., Song of Solomon 8:9; Ezekiel 27:5.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
board.

Of uncertain affinity; a plank -- board.

Forms and Transliterations
σανίδα σανίδων σανισιν σανίσιν sanisin sanísin
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 27:44 N-DFP
GRK: μὲν ἐπὶ σανίσιν οὓς δὲ
NAS: [should follow], some on planks, and others
KJV: some on boards, and some
INT: indeed on boards some moreover

Strong's Greek 4548
1 Occurrence


σανίσιν — 1 Occ.















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