Strong's G4126 · Greek
πλέω
pléō
Definition
to pass in a vessel
KJV: sail
Root / derivation: probably a form of G4150 (πλύνω) (through the idea of plunging through the water);
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 Cesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4126 (pléō) mean?
to pass in a vessel
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 pléō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4126 is rendered as “sail” (2×), “sailed” (2×), “sailing” (1×).
Where does the Greek word πλέω come from?
probably a form of G4150 (πλύνω) (through the idea of plunging through the water);