UBS Greek Dictionary Article

Form 1

Part of speech: noun, m.

Inflections: λίψ; λιβός; λίψ; acc.; λίβα

Sense 1: southwest

Semantic entry: 82.6

Semantic domains: Spacial Orientations

Subdomains: North, South, East, West

Notes: As in the case of the intermediate direction ‘northwest’ (82.5: χῶρος), one may also express ‘southwest’ in some languages as ‘a little south of west’ or ‘toward the south, but actually somewhat west’ or ‘veering to the right of south.’

Show passage in OET: ACT 27:12

OET-RV ACT 27:12

12 They realised that this harbour wasn’t suitable to winter in, so the majority suggested leaving there with the expectation of being able to get to Kraitai to winter in the harbour at Foinix (which was open to both the southwest and the northwest).

OET-LV ACT 27:12

12 And the harbour being unsuitable to winter, the more presented a_counsel to _be _launched from _there, if somehow they _might _be _able, having _arrived at Foinix, to _winter a_harbour of_ the _Kraʸtaʸ, looking to the_southwest and to the_northwest.

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UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

λίψ

Form 1

Sense 1: southwest