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== Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words <ref name="term_77696" /> == | == Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words <ref name="term_77696" /> == | ||
<div> '''1: | <div> '''1: '''''Ὀργυιά''''' ''' (Strong'S #3712 — Noun [[Feminine]] — orguia — org-wee-ah' ) </div> <p> akin to orego, "to stretch," is the length of the outstretched arms, about six feet, Acts 27:28 (twice). </p> | ||
== Smith's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_72612" /> == | == Smith's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_72612" /> == | ||
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== Morrish Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_66136" /> == | == Morrish Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_66136" /> == | ||
<p> See | <p> See [[Weights And Measures]] </p> | ||
== International Standard Bible Encyclopedia <ref name="term_3854" /> == | == International Standard Bible Encyclopedia <ref name="term_3854" /> == | ||
<p> '''''fath´um''''' ( ὀργυιά , <i> '''''̬orguiá''''' </i> ): The literal meaning is the length of the outstretched arms, and it was regarded as equal to 4 cubits, or about 6 feet. ( Acts 27:28 ). See Weights And [[Measures]] . </p> | <p> ''''' fath´um ''''' ( ὀργυιά , <i> ''''' ̬orguiá ''''' </i> ): The literal meaning is the length of the outstretched arms, and it was regarded as equal to 4 cubits, or about 6 feet. ( Acts 27:28 ). See Weights And [[Measures]] . </p> | ||
== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_39746" /> == | == Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_39746" /> == | ||
<p> ( | <p> ( '''''Ὀργυιά''''' ), a nautical measure of six (Greek) feet in length (strictly 6-81 Engl, feet); properly (as the word implies) the space which one can cover by extending the arms laterally ( Acts 27:28). (See [[Measure]]). </p> | ||
== The Nuttall Encyclopedia <ref name="term_73128" /> == | == The Nuttall Encyclopedia <ref name="term_73128" /> == | ||
Latest revision as of 13:50, 14 October 2021
Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament [1]
The only instance of this measurement is found in Acts 27:28, where by successive soundings a depth of 20 and 15 fathoms is obtained. The word employed (ὀργυιά; cf. Herod, ii. 149. 4) denotes the length from finger tip to finger tip of the outstretched arms, measuring across the breast. In tables of length it appears = 4 cubits = 6 feet. The actual measurement thus depends on the length of the cubit or foot. According to recent authorities, the Roman-Attic ft. is given as equivalent to 971 English ft., which yields 70 in. (approximately) as the length of the fathom. This is slightly under our present-day measure of 6 feet. For the fathom of Julian of Ascalon (74. 49 in.) see Encyclopaedia Biblica , article‘Weights and Measures.’
W. Cruickshank.
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(1): ( n.) A measure of length, containing six feet; the space to which a man can extend his arms; - used chiefly in measuring cables, cordage, and the depth of navigable water by soundings.
(2): ( n.) The measure or extant of one's capacity; depth, as of intellect; profundity; reach; penetration.
(3): ( v. t.) To encompass with the arms extended or encircling; to measure by throwing the arms about; to span.
(4): ( v. t.) The measure by a sounding line; especially, to sound the depth of; to penetrate, measure, and comprehend; to get to the bottom of.
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words [3]
akin to orego, "to stretch," is the length of the outstretched arms, about six feet, Acts 27:28 (twice).
Smith's Bible Dictionary [4]
Fathom. See Weights and Measures .
Holman Bible Dictionary [5]
Acts 27:28Weights And Measures
Easton's Bible Dictionary [6]
Acts 27:28
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible [7]
Fathom . See Weights and Measures.
Morrish Bible Dictionary [8]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [9]
fath´um ( ὀργυιά , ̬orguiá ): The literal meaning is the length of the outstretched arms, and it was regarded as equal to 4 cubits, or about 6 feet. ( Acts 27:28 ). See Weights And Measures .
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [10]
( Ὀργυιά ), a nautical measure of six (Greek) feet in length (strictly 6-81 Engl, feet); properly (as the word implies) the space which one can cover by extending the arms laterally ( Acts 27:28). (See Measure).
The Nuttall Encyclopedia [11]
A measure of 6 ft. used in taking marine soundings, originally an Anglo-Saxon term for the distance stretched by a man's extended arms; is sometimes used in mining operations.
References
- ↑ Fathom from Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament
- ↑ Fathom from Webster's Dictionary
- ↑ Fathom from Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words
- ↑ Fathom from Smith's Bible Dictionary
- ↑ Fathom from Holman Bible Dictionary
- ↑ Fathom from Easton's Bible Dictionary
- ↑ Fathom from Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible
- ↑ Fathom from Morrish Bible Dictionary
- ↑ Fathom from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- ↑ Fathom from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
- ↑ Fathom from The Nuttall Encyclopedia
