UBS Greek Dictionary Article

Form 1

Part of speech: verb

Related lemmas: ἐκκολυμβάω · κολυμβήθρα

Sense 1: to swim

Semantic entry: 15.246

Semantic domains: Linear Movement

Subdomains: Swim

Definition: movement through water by the use of limbs

Notes: A number of languages have several different terms for ‘swim’ depending on whether it is a person, an animal, a fish, or an eel (or a snake). Care must be exercised in choosing the appropriate term for this context.

ACT 27:43: RV ACT 27:43 · LV ACT 27:43 · Read together ACT 27:43

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OET-RV ACT 27:43

43 but the centurion wanted to keep Paulos safe so he vetoed that plan. He commanded those who could swim to jump off and swim in to shore,

OET-LV ACT 27:43

43 But the centurion wishing to _bring_ The Paulos _safely _through, because/forbade them of _their counsel, and he _commanded the ones being _able to _be _swimming, having _thrown _off themselves first, to _be _departing on the land,

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

κολυμβάω

Form 1

Sense 1: to swim