Strong's Greek: 3492. ναύτης (nautés) -- Sailor, seaman
Strong's Lexicon
nautés: Sailor, seaman
Original Word: ναύτης
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: nautés
Pronunciation: now-tace'
Phonetic Spelling: (now'-tace)
Definition: Sailor, seaman
Meaning: a sailor, seaman.
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "ναῦς" (naus), meaning "ship."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ναύτης" (nautés), the concept of sailors and seafaring is present in the Old Testament, such as in the account of Jonah, where sailors play a significant role (e.g., Jonah 1:5).
Usage: The term "ναύτης" (nautés) refers to a sailor or seaman, someone who works on a ship. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who are skilled in navigating and operating ships, often in the context of travel or trade across the Mediterranean Sea.
Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, sailors were essential for trade, travel, and military endeavors. The Mediterranean Sea was a major route for commerce and communication between various cultures and regions. Sailors were often seen as rugged and experienced individuals who faced the perils of the sea, including storms and shipwrecks. Their role was crucial in the spread of ideas, goods, and even the early Christian message across different lands.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from naus
Definition
a seaman
NASB Translation
sailor (1), sailors (2).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3492: ναῦτης
ναῦτης, ναυτου, ὁ, a sailor, seaman, mariner: Acts 27:27, 30; Revelation 18:17. (From Homer down.)
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
sailor, shipman.From naus; a boatman, i.e. Seaman -- sailor, shipman.
see GREEK naus
Forms and Transliterations
ναυται ναύται ναῦται ναυτικοί ναυτικούς ναυτων ναυτών ναυτῶν nautai naûtai nauton nautôn nautōn nautō̂nLinks
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