Greek · G3989, G2281 · unreviewed

πελάγει τῆς θαλάσσης

Sea · the sea (genitive case or specially)

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πέλαγος G3989 sea
Pronunciation pélagos
The deep or open sea, emphasizing vastness and depth rather than coastal waters
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θάλασσα G2281 the sea (genitive case or specially)
Pronunciation thálassa
Sea as boundary between divine and human realms; often represents chaos, danger, or divine judgment in NT theology.
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What does πελάγει τῆς θαλάσσης (pelagei tēs thalassēs) mean in the Bible?

πέλαγος · θάλασσα is a Greek word meaning "open sea, depth of the sea".

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Meaning

open sea, depth of the sea
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Dative · Singular · Neuter Matt 18:6
Accusative · Singular · Neuter Acts 27:5
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