Pēdálion — G4079

Definition

neuter noun

from the same as

Usually translated as

rudder

Origin

neuter of a (presumed) derivative of pēdón (the blade of an oar

• pédē (G3976)

Occurrences

Pēdálion occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1), James (1)

• Acts 27:40 — And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder (πηδαλίων) 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 (πηδαλίου), whithersoever the governor listeth.