πηδαλίων
pēdálion
rudders
A steering blade or control apparatus of a ship, primarily a rudder, used to direct the movement of the vessel. The term may also generally encompass devices used for guiding or steering, but specifically refers to the physical implement (typically the large blade at the stern of a ship) for navigation.
Acts 27:40 · Word #14
Lexicon G4079
| Lemma | πηδάλιον |
| Transliteration | pēdálion |
| Strong's | G4079 |
| Definition | A steering blade or control apparatus of a ship, primarily a rudder, used to direct the movement of the vessel. The term may also generally encompass devices used for guiding or steering, but specifically refers to the physical implement (typically the large blade at the stern of a ship) for navigation. |
Morphology N GEN N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | rudders |
| Literal | rudders-[GNP] |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πηδάλιον |
| Strong's | G4079 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4079-01
of steering-blades
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, neuter, plural (Gr,N,,,,,GNP): indicating possession, source, or association; neuter plural form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive plural form is rendered with "of" plus a plural noun. "Steering-blades" reflects the concrete implement used to guide or control a ship’s movement, preserving the root idea of directing motion. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
rudders
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | In context, 'rudders' (nautical term) is preferable to 'of steering-blades.' Ensures clarity of nautical meaning. |