πλέω

pleōVerbG4126

to sail

From: probably a form of G4150 (πλύνω) (through the idea of plunging through the water);

Short Definition

to pass in a vessel

Full Lexicon Entry

to sail: ἐπί.
LXX Usage: (בּוֹא),; 4.), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
4
Luke
1
Revelation
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 21:3
  • Acts 27:2
  • Acts 27:6
  • Acts 27:24
  • Luke 8:23

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