G4079 πηδάλιον
Strong's Greek Concordance · 2 KJV occurrences
πηδάλιον
pēdálion
Definition
from the same as G3976 (πέδη)); a "pedal", i.e. helm
KJV Renderings
rudder
Derivation / Etymology
neuter of a (presumed) derivative of (the blade of an oar;
KJV Verses (2)
- Acts 27:40And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.
- James 3:4Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.