Strong’s G2942 · Greek

κυβερνήτης
kybernḗtēs

Definition

helmsman, i.e. (by implication) captain

Etymology

from the same as G2941 (κυβέρνησις);

Where the KJV renders it

  • (ship) master

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What the first audience heard

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