πρῷρα
prōra
forepart
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 27:41 · Word #12
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 NOM F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | forepart |
| Literal | prow |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πρῷρα |
| Strong's | G4408 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4408-01
prow
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative, feminine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,NFS) |
| Rendering Rationale | "Prow" directly reflects the core meaning of πρῶρα as the forward-most part of a vessel. The nominative singular feminine form is represented by the simple singular noun in English without contextual modification. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
prow
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Prow' accurately represents the front of the ship as in context; P1 is correct. |