Biblica Analytica
G2668 Greek

καταπλέω

katapleō

to sail

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to sail
Transliteration
katapleō
Strong's Number
G2668
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word καταπλέω (katapleō) is a verb that means "to sail." Its single occurrence in the Bible is a notable instance of this word's usage. This verb likely conveys the idea of navigating through the water, possibly with a vessel or ship. Given its limited appearance in the biblical text, the range of usage for καταπλέω is restricted to this singular instance. As a result, its-Greek meaning is firmly established as "to sail," without any apparent nuances or variations in its application. The significance of καταπλέω lies in its representation of a specific action or activity, which in this case is sailing. This word provides a glimpse into the maritime activities of the time, highlighting the importance of navigation and transportation by sea.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G2668
Lemma
καταπλέω
Transliteration
katapleō
Definition
to sail
Occurrences
1
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text