Strong’s G4408

πρῷρα

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

próra

Pronunciation

PRO-rah

Definition

Bow, prow (of a ship)

Meaning

the prow of a ship.

Usage

The term "próra" refers specifically to the front part of a ship, known as the bow or prow. In the context of ancient maritime activities, the bow was crucial for navigation and cutting through the water. The word is used in the New Testament to describe the part of a ship that is most forward, often leading the vessel through the sea.

Bible references

Acts 27:30;Acts 27:41