ἐποκέλλω (epokéllō) — Run Aground

Greek word study: ἐποκέλλω (epokéllō), Strong's G2027. to drive upon the shore, i.e. to beach a vessel

GreekStrong's G2027
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐποκέλλω (epokéllō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to drive upon the shore, i.e. to beach a vessel

Word study
Derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and (to urge);

KJV translation words: run aground

Where this word appears

Strong's G2027 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 27:41.

How it is rendered in the text

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

they ran aground ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐπέκειλαν ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Acts 27:41 — ἐπέκειλαν — they ran aground

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1909 ἐπί (epí).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does epokéllō (G2027) mean?

To drive upon the shore, i.e. to beach a vessel.

How is G2027 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2027 as: run aground.

How often does ἐποκέλλω (epokéllō) appear?

Strong's G2027 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 27:41.