Revelation of John 18:17
Shipmaster ( κυβερνητης ). Old word (from κυβερναω, to steer), helmsman, sailing-master, in N.T. only here and Ac 27:11. Subordinate to the ναυκληρος (supreme commander).That saileth any whither ( ο επ τοπον πλεων ). "The one sailing to a place." See Ac 27:2, τους κατα την Ασιαν πλεοντας (those sailing down along Asia). Nestle suggests ποντον (sea) here for τοπον (place), but it makes sense as it is.
Mariners ( ναυτα ). Old word (from ναυς, ship), in N.T. only here and Ac 27:27, 30.
Gain their living by the sea ( την θαλασσαν εργαζοντα ). "Work the sea." This idiom is as old as Hesiod for sailors, fishermen, etc. See verses 10, 15.
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