Strong's Greek Concordance

G4079: πηδάλιον

pēdálion · “rudder”

Definition

from the same as G3976 (πέδη)); a "pedal", i.e. helm

KJV translates it as: rudder

Word origin: neuter of a (presumed) derivative of (the blade of an oar;

Extended definition

πηδάλιον, -συ, τό
(πηδός, the blade of an oar),
a rudder: Jas.3:4; pl., Act.27:40.†
(AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G4079 is translated

  • rudders ×1
  • rudder ×1

Bible verses with G4079 (pēdálion)

Pēdálion appears in 2 verses.

  • Acts 27:40

    And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.

  • James 3:4

    Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.