G4079 Greek

πηδάλιον

pēdálion

from the same as G3976 (πέδη)); a "pedal", i.e. helm

KJV Translations of G4079

rudder

Word Origin & Derivation

neuter of a (presumed) derivative of (the blade of an oar;

G4079 in the King James Bible

2 verses

Acts 27:40 πηδαλίων

And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.

James 3:4 πηδαλίου

Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.