ἄγκυρα, -ας, ἡ (ἄγκος, a bend), [in Sm.: Jer.52:18 * ;] an anchor: Act.27:29, 30 40 ; figuratively (MM, VGT, see word), Heb.6:19.† (AS)
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G45 — ἄγκυρα
agkura · anchor · Greek
4 tagged verse occurrences
Acts 27:29 · ἀγκύραςFearing that we would run aground on rocky ground, they let go four anchors from the stern, and wished for daylight.Acts 27:30 · ἀγκύραςAs the sailors were trying to flee out of the ship, and had lowered the boat into the sea, pretending that they would lay out anchors from the bow,Acts 27:40 · ἀγκύραςCasting off the anchors, they left them in the sea, at the same time untying the rudder ropes. Hoisting up the foresail to the wind, they made for the beach.Hebrews 6:19 · ἄγκυρανThis hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and entering into that which is within the veil;