Strong’s G1001

βολίζω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

bolizó

Pronunciation

bo-LEE-zo

Definition

To heave the lead, to take soundings

Meaning

I cast the line (for sounding), I sound.

Usage

The verb "bolizó" is used in a nautical context, referring to the practice of taking soundings to measure the depth of water. This was done by casting a lead weight attached to a line into the water to determine how deep it was, which was crucial for safe navigation, especially in unfamiliar or shallow waters.

Bible references

Acts 27:28;Acts 27:28