Acts 27:40

And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.
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Isaiah 33:23

נִטְּשׁוּ חֲבָלָיִךְ בַּל-יְחַזְּקוּ כֵן-תָּרְנָם בַּל-פָּרְשׂוּ נֵס אָז חֻלַּק עַֽד-שָׁלָל מַרְבֶּה פִּסְחִים בָּזְזוּ בַֽז׃
23
Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they could not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take the prey.

Acts 27:29

φοβούμενοί τε μήπως εἰς τραχεῖς τόπους ἐκπέσωσιν ἐκ πρύμνης ῥίψαντες ἀγκύρας τέσσαρας ηὔχοντο ἡμέραν γενέσθαι
29
Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 161 English renderings
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Grammar T-APF
Definite Article — Accusative, feminine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
τὰς Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Plural
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar N-APF
Noun — Accusative, feminine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
ἀγκύρας Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἄγκυρα · ANG-koo-ra
In English
In the KJV here: anchors
anchors ×3 an anchor ×1
Strong's Definition G45
anchors, anchor
ankyra
an ___%___anchor___%___ (as crooked)
  • an anchor
  • "metaphorically any stay or safeguard
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
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Grammar V-2AAP-NPM
Verb — Active Participle Nominative, masculine plural the subject does the action — "he ___s" a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s" the subject — the one doing the action
περιελόντες Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: περιαιρέω · peh-ree-eh-REH-oh
In English
In the KJV here: when they had taken up
away ×1 take away ×1 taken away was ×1 when they had taken up ×1
Strong's Definition G4014
away, up
periaireō
to remove all around, i.e., unveil, cast off (anchor); figuratively, to expiate
  • to take away that which surrounds or envelopes a thing
  • "metaphorically to take away altogether or entirely
    • the guilt of sin, to expiate perfectly
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 4 English renderings
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Grammar V-IAI-3P
Verb — Imperfect Active Indicative, third person plural continued action in the past — try "he was ___ing" or "he kept ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "they"
εἴων Speech Verb Tense Imperfect Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἐάω · eh-AH-oh
In English
In the KJV here: they committed
suffered ×3 have suffered would ×1 let ×1 let alone ×1 suffer will ×1 suffer ye ×1 suffereth ×1 them suffered ×1
Strong's Definition G1439
suffered, let, suffer, committed, left, …
eaō
to let be, i.e., permit or leave alone
  • to allow, permit, let
  • "to allow one to do as he wishes, not to restrain, to let alone"to give up, let go, leave
Variations 9 forms of this word
Translations 11 English renderings
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Grammar PREP
Preposition
εἰς Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: εἰς · ees
In English
In the KJV here: themselves unto
into ×560 to ×325 unto ×204 for ×140 in ×127 on ×57 toward ×27 against ×26
Strong's Definition G1519
into, to, unto, for, in, …
eis
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • into, unto, to, towards, for, among
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 104 English renderings
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Grammar T-ASF
Definite Article — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὴν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar N-ASF
Noun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
θάλασσαν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: θάλασσα · THA-lahs-sa
In English
In the KJV here: sea
sea ×65 sea of ×10 of the sea ×3 sea side ×3 sea unto ×2 the sea ×2 the sea side ×2 a sea ×1
Strong's Definition G2281
sea, side
thalassa
the sea (genitive case or specially)
  • the sea
    • used of the sea in general
    • "used specifically of the Mediterranean Sea or the Red Sea
Variations 8 forms of this word
Translations 12 English renderings
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Grammar ADV
Greek: Adverb Or Adverb And Particle Combined Dictionary form: ἅμα · HA-ma
In English
In the KJV here: and
together ×3 withal ×3 and ×1 early ×1 with ×1
Strong's Definition G260
together, withal, with, and, early
hama
properly, at the ___%___same___%___ time, but freely used as a preposition or adverb denoting close association
  • (adverb) at the same time, at once, together
  • "(preposition) together with
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 5 English renderings
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Grammar V-2AAP-NPM
Verb — Active Participle Nominative, masculine plural the subject does the action — "he ___s" a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s" the subject — the one doing the action
ἀνέντες Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἀνίημι · ah-NEE-ay-mee
In English
In the KJV here: loosed
forbearing ×1 leave i will ×1 loosed ×1 were loosed ×1
Strong's Definition G447
loosed, forbearing, leave
aniēmi
to let up, i.e., (literally) slacken or (figuratively) desert, desist from
  • to send back, relax, loosen
  • "to give up, omit, calm"to leave, not to uphold, to let sink
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 4 English renderings
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Grammar T-APF
Definite Article — Accusative, feminine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
τὰς Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Plural
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar N-APF
Noun — Accusative, feminine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
ζευκτηρίας Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ζευκτηρία · zevk-tay-REE-ah
In English
In the KJV here: bands
bands ×1
Strong's Definition G2202
bands
zeuktēria
a fastening (tiller-rope)
  • a band, fastening
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 1 English renderings
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Grammar T-GPN
Definite Article — Genitive, neuter plural possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s" plural — usually add "-s"
τῶν Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar N-GPN
Noun — Genitive, neuter plural possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s" plural — usually add "-s"
πηδαλίων Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: πηδάλιον · pay-THA-lee-one
In English
In the KJV here: rudder
helm ×1 rudder ×1
Strong's Definition G4079
helm, rudder
pēdalion
a ___%___pedal___%___, i.e., helm
  • a ship's rudder
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 161 English renderings
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Grammar V-AAP-NPM
Verb — Aorist Active Participle Nominative, masculine plural the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s" the subject — the one doing the action
ἐπάραντες Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Active Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἐπαίρω · ep-EH-roh
In English
In the KJV here: hoised up
lifted up ×5 lift up ×3 exalt himself ×1 hath lifted up ×1 he lift up ×1 he lifted up ×1 he was taken up ×1 hoised up ×1
Strong's Definition G1869
up, himself, itself, lifted
epairō
to raise up (literally or figuratively)
  • to lift up, raise up, raise on high
  • "metaphorically to be lifted up with pride, to exalt one's self
Variations 11 forms of this word
Translations 13 English renderings
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Grammar T-ASM
Definite Article — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὸν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: mainsail to
mainsail to ×1
Strong's Definition G736
mainsail
artemōn
properly, something ready (or else more remotely from G0142 (compare G0740); something hung up), i.e., (specially) the topsail (rather foresail or jib) of a vessel
  • a top-sail or foresail of a ship
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 1 English renderings
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Grammar T-DSF
Definite Article — Dative, feminine singular the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
τῇ Speech Definite Article Case Dative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar V-PAP-DSF
Verb — Present Active Participle Dative, feminine singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s" the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
πνεούσῃ Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Participle Case Dative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: πνέω · PNEH-oh
In English
In the KJV here: wind
blew ×2 blow ×1 blow should ×1 bloweth ×1 that blew ×1 wind ×1
Strong's Definition G4154
blew, blow, bloweth, wind
pneō
to breathe hard, i.e., breeze
  • to breathe, to blow
    • of the wind
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 6 English renderings
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Grammar V-IAI-3P
Verb — Imperfect Active Indicative, third person plural continued action in the past — try "he was ___ing" or "he kept ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "they"
κατεῖχον Speech Verb Tense Imperfect Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Plural
Dictionary form: κατέχω · ka-TEH-hoh
In English
In the KJV here: and made
hold fast ×2 keep ×2 and made ×1 have retained ×1 he had ×1 hold ×1 let us hold fast ×1 let us seize on ×1
Strong's Definition G2722
fast, hold, keep, letteth, made, …
katechō
to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • to hold back, detain, retain
    • from going away
    • "to restrain, hinder (the course or progress of)
      • that which hinders, Antichrist from making his appearance
      • "to check a ship's headway i.e., to hold or head the ship
      to hold fast, keep secure, keep firm possession of
    to get possession of, take
    • to possess
Variations 12 forms of this word
Translations 17 English renderings
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Grammar PREP
Preposition
εἰς Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: εἰς · ees
In English
In the KJV here: toward
into ×560 to ×325 unto ×204 for ×140 in ×127 on ×57 toward ×27 against ×26
Strong's Definition G1519
into, to, unto, for, in, …
eis
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • into, unto, to, towards, for, among
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 104 English renderings
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Grammar T-ASM
Definite Article — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὸν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar N-ASM
Noun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
αἰγιαλόν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: αἰγιαλός · eh-gee-ah-LOSE
In English
In the KJV here: shore
shore ×5 a shore ×1
Strong's Definition G123
shore
aigialos
a beach (on which the waves dash)
  • the shore of the sea, the beach
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings