Greek · G45 · unreviewed

ἄγκυρα

An "anchor" (as crooked)

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ἄγκυρα G45
Pronunciation ánkyra

What does ἄγκυρα (ánkyra) mean in the Bible?

ἄγκυρα (ánkyra) is a Greek word meaning "an "anchor" (as crooked)". ἄγκυρα, -ας, ἡ (ἄγκος, a bend), [in Sm.

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Meaning

an "anchor" (as crooked)
Extended definition

Anchor's crooked shape secures vessels; figuratively, hope's firm grip steadies the soul.

an anchor: Act.27:29, 30 40 ; figuratively (MM, VGT, see word), Heb.6:19.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Accusative · Plural · Feminine Acts 27:29 · Acts 27:30 · Acts 27:40
Accusative · Singular · Feminine Heb 6:19
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