G2942: κυβερνήτης
kybernḗtēs · “captain”
Definition
helmsman, i.e. (by implication) captain
KJV translates it as: (ship) master
Word origin: from the same as G2941 (κυβέρνησις);
Extended definition
κυβερνήτης, -ου, ὁ
(see: κυβέρνησις), [in LXX for חֹבֵל, Eze.27:8, 27-28, Pro.23:24, 4Ma.7:1 * ;]
1. a steersman, pilot: Act.27:11, Rev.18:17.
2. Metaphorical, a guide, governor (Eur., Plat.).†
(AS)
(see: κυβέρνησις), [in LXX for חֹבֵל, Eze.27:8, 27-28, Pro.23:24, 4Ma.7:1 * ;]
1. a steersman, pilot: Act.27:11, Rev.18:17.
2. Metaphorical, a guide, governor (Eur., Plat.).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2942 is translated
- pilot ×1
- shipmaster ×1
Bible verses with G2942 (kybernḗtēs)
Kybernḗtēs appears in 2 verses.
- Acts 27:11
Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
- Revelation 18:17
For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,