κυβερνήτῃ
kubernete
pilot
from the same as κυβέρνησις; helmsman, i.e. (by implication) captain:--(ship) master.
Acts 27:11 · Word #5
Lexicon G2942
| Lemma | κυβερνήτης |
| Transliteration | kybernḗtēs |
| Strong's | G2942 |
| In-context | pilot |
| Literal | pilot-(to) |
Morphology N DAT M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κυβερνήτης |
| Strong's | G2942 |
SIBI-P1 G2942-01
to the steer-man
| Root | κυβερνήτης (kybernētēs) |
| Core Meanings | helmsman, steersman, ship-master, governor (one who guides or directs) |
| Semantic Range | literal helmsman of a ship; ship-master or captain; figuratively, a leader, guide, or governor who directs others. |
| Conceptual Significance | The term evokes the imagery of guidance and governance, portraying leadership as the skilled steering of a vessel. In biblical thought, it contributes to the broader metaphor of direction, authority, and responsibility in guiding a community or mission. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,DMS — noun, dative case, masculine, singular; functioning as an indirect object or indicating reference/association. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun κυβερνήτης denotes one who steers or directs a vessel, derived from the verb meaning "to steer" or "to govern." The form κυβερνήτῃ is dative masculine singular, so "to the steer-man" reflects the dative case (indicating recipient, reference, or association) and preserves the concrete root sense of one who guides or governs. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root κυβερνήτης (helmsman, steersman, ship-master, governor (one who guides or directs))
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G2942-02 |
kubernetes | the helmsman |
Word Usage (2 occurrences of G2942)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 27:11 | κυβερνήτῃ | kubernete | pilot |
| Revelation 18:17 | κυβερνήτης | kubernetes | shipmaster |