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ὑποζώννυμι

hupozōnnumito undergirdHow to read Greek
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Definition

ὑπο-ζώννυμι

[in LXX: 2Ma.3.19 * ;]

to undergird (Hdt., al.; ὑπὸ τ. μάστους, 2Mac, l.with); of a ship, to undergird or frap: Acts 27:17 (see DB, ext. 367a).

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Occurrences

1 total
  1. Acts 27:17ὑποζωννύντες · to undergird
    After hoisting it up, the crew used ropes to undergird the ship. And fearing that they would run aground on the sandbars of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and were driven along.