ἐκβολή (ekbolḗ) — Lighten the Ship

Greek word study: ἐκβολή (ekbolḗ), Strong's G1546. ejection, i.e. (specially) a throwing overboard of the cargo

GreekStrong's G1546
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Greek word
ἐκβολή (ekbolḗ)

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ejection, i.e. (specially) a throwing overboard of the cargo

Word study
Derivation: from G1544 (ἐκβάλλω);

KJV translation words: + lighten the ship

Where this word appears

Strong's G1546 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Acts 27:18.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

a jettison of cargo ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐκβολὴν ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Acts 27:18 — ἐκβολὴν — a jettison of cargo

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1544 ἐκβάλλω (ekbállō).

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Frequently asked questions

What does ekbolḗ (G1546) mean?

Ejection, i.e. (specially) a throwing overboard of the cargo.

How is G1546 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1546 as: + lighten the ship.

How often does ἐκβολή (ekbolḗ) appear?

Strong's G1546 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Acts 27:18.