Lexical Definition
ἀρτέμων artémōn (ar-tem'-ohn) foresail G:N-M
from a derivative of ἄρτι
mainsail.
- properly, something ready (or else more remotely from αἴρω (compare ἄρτος)
- something hung up), i.e. (specially) the topsail (rather foresail or jib) of a vessel
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀρτέμωνα | foresail | Acts.27.40 |
Abbott-Smith
*† ἀρτέμων, -ωνος (Rec. -ονος), ὁ (< ἀρτάω, to fasten to),
a fore-sail or top-sail: Ac 27:40 (v. DB, ext., 366b, 399a; MM, s.v.).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Acts | 27:40 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀρτέμων-ων, ονος, ὁ,
(ἀρτάω) foresail of a ship, [NT+6th c.AD+]
__II principal pulley in a system, [Refs 1st c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Acts.27.40