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GreekG4079Noun (Neuter)

πηδάλιον

pēdalion

2Occurrences
G4079Strong's #
Noun (Neuter)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

from the same as G3976 (πέδη)); a "pedal", i.e. helm

neuter of a (presumed) derivative of (the blade of an oar;

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
a rudder: pl.

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Neuter)

Morphology Code

G:N-N

Full Description

Greek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

πηδάλιον appears 2 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Acts
1
James
1

Key Passages

Acts 27:40BSB

Cutting away the anchors, they left them in the sea as they loosened the ropes that held the rudders. Then they hoisted the foresail to the wind and made for the beach.

James 3:4BSB

Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.