πρῴρης
prōra
bow's
The forward part (prow) of a ship or vessel; specifically, the section at the front of the hull that faces forward, often distinguished from the stern. Broader usage can denote the bow in nautical contexts, as opposed to the rear or stern section. In literature and technical usage, can refer generally to the front of any seafaring vessel.
Acts 27:30 · Word #19
Lexicon G4408
| Lemma | πρῶρα |
| Transliteration | prōra |
| Strong's | G4408 |
| Definition | The forward part (prow) of a ship or vessel; specifically, the section at the front of the hull that faces forward, often distinguished from the stern. Broader usage can denote the bow in nautical contexts, as opposed to the rear or stern section. In literature and technical usage, can refer generally to the front of any seafaring vessel. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | bow's |
| Literal | bow-of |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πρῷρα |
| Strong's | G4408 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4408-02
of the prow
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, feminine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS) |
| Rendering Rationale | The lemma denotes the forward part or bow of a ship. The genitive feminine singular form is rendered with "of" to preserve the genitive case while retaining the concrete nautical sense of the noun. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of the bow
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'of the prow' (P1) is a valid synonym, but 'bow' is contextually the more accessible and standard nautical English term referring to the front of the ship. No error in root/Strong's, just a contextual refinement. |