G4126

πλέω

pleō

Verb · Another form for pleuo {plyoo'-o}, which is used as an alternate in certain tenses, probably a form of πλύνω (G4150) (through the idea of plunging through the water)

Probably a form of G4150 (through the idea of plunging through the water); to pass in a vessel:—sail. See also G4130.

Outline

to sail, navigate, travel by ship

Usages

Luke 8:23

But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.

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Acts 21:3

Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.

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Acts 27:2

And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.

Breakdown

Adramyttium now known as Edremit, is a district in Balıkesir Province, a province on the west coast of Turkey. It is not too far from the Greek island of Lesbos.

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Acts 27:6

And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.

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Acts 27:24

Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Cæsar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.

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