Strong's G123 · Greek
αἰγιαλός
aigialós
Definition
a beach (on which the waves dash)
KJV: shore
Root / derivation: from (to rush) and G251 (ἅλς) (in the sense of the sea;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered αἰγιαλός across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Acts3 verses
And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.
Acts 27:39And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship.
Acts 27:40And 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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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G123 (aigialós) mean?
a beach (on which the waves dash)
How many times does G123 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G123 (αἰγιαλός) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “shore.”
How is aigialós translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G123 is rendered as “shore” (6×).
Where does the Greek word αἰγιαλός come from?
from (to rush) and G251 (ἅλς) (in the sense of the sea;