Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to set sail
Usage: ἀπο-πλέω, -ῶ to sail away: Act.13:4 14:26 20:15 27:1 (Burton, 159).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G636
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
2
Strong's G636 Quick Answer
Strong's G636 ἀποπλέω (apopleo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apopleo (ap-op-leh'-o) v. 1. to set sail [from G575 and G4126] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include sailed and sail. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- apopleo (ap-op-leh'-o) v. 1. to set sail [from G575 and G4126]
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- sailed and sail
Meaning and Definition
apopleo (ap-op-leh'-o) v. 1. to set sail [from G575 and G4126] KJV: sail away Root(s): G575, G4126
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G636. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G636 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render apopleo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
How Strong's G636 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 4 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G636 (ἀποπλέω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Genesis 1:28 — πετεινῶν
Strong's G636 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G636 in the New Testament
4 indexed usages in New Testament.
So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.
And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus.
Strong's G636 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And God blessed them, saying, Increase and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the seas and flying creatures of heaven, and all the cattle and all the earth, and all the reptiles that creep on the earth.
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G636.
And God blessed them, saying, Increase and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the seas and flying creatures of heaven, and all the cattle and all the earth, and all the reptiles that creep on the earth.
So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.
And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus.
And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G636, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 4 usages, New Testament
Strong's G636 FAQ
What does apopleo (ἀποπλέω) mean?
Apopleo (Strong's G636) is a Greek word most simply glossed "sail away". apopleo (ap-op-leh'-o) v. 1. to set sail [from G575 and G4126]
How many times is apopleo (ἀποπλέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G636 across 2 books.
Where can I study apopleo (ἀποπλέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G636 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate apopleo (ἀποπλέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sailed and sail. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G636 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G636, with linked reader references where each row is available.