Strong's G4126 · Greek
πλέω
pleo · /pleh'-o/
Definition
pleuo plyoo'-o; which is used as an alternate in certain tenses; probably a form of 4150 (through the idea of plunging through the water); to pass in a vessel:--sail. See also 4130.
KJV: sail. See also 4130
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πλέω across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts4 verses
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.
Acts 27:2And 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.
Acts 27:6And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.
Acts 27:24Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4126 (pleo) mean?
pleuo plyoo'-o; which is used as an alternate in certain tenses; probably a form of 4150 (through the idea of plunging through the water); to pass in a vessel:--sail. See also 4130.
How many times does G4126 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4126 (πλέω) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sail.”
How is pleo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4126 is rendered as “sail” (2×), “sailed” (2×), “sailing” (1×).