G4079

πηδάλιον

pēdalion

Neuter noun · From a (presumed) derivative of pedon (the blade of an oar, from the same as πέδη (G3976))

Neuter of a (presumed) derivative of πηδόν pēdón (the blade of an oar; from the same as G3976); a "pedal", i.e. helm:—rudder.

Outline

a ship's rudder

Usages

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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James 3:4

Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.

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