πλοίου
ploîon
boat
A vessel designed for navigating on water, specifically a boat or ship. In the Koine period, typically refers to maritime vessels used for transport, fishing, or commerce. The term usually denotes seafaring ships but can more generally include larger boats navigating lakes and rivers. Extended senses include any craft providing passage by water, without detailed specification as to size or function, unless context demands.
Mark 6:54 · Word #6
Lexicon G4143
| Lemma | πλοῖον |
| Transliteration | ploîon |
| Strong's | G4143 |
| Definition | A vessel designed for navigating on water, specifically a boat or ship. In the Koine period, typically refers to maritime vessels used for transport, fishing, or commerce. The term usually denotes seafaring ships but can more generally include larger boats navigating lakes and rivers. Extended senses include any craft providing passage by water, without detailed specification as to size or function, unless context demands. |
Morphology N GEN N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | boat |
| Literal | boat |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πλοῖον |
| Strong's | G4143 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4143-04
of a sailing vessel
| Morphological Notes | Noun, neuter, singular, genitive (Gr,N,,,,,GNS); indicating possession, source, or relation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form denotes possession or association, rendered with "of." "Sailing vessel" preserves the root connection to πλέω (to sail) and reflects the noun’s core meaning as a craft designed for navigation on water. |
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