Rev 18:17 | RWP | e4.org | Shipmaster ( κυβερνητης ). Old word (from κυβερναω , to steer), helmsman, sailing-master, in N.T. only here and . Subordinate to the ναυκληρος (supreme commander). That saileth any whither ( ο επ τοπον πλεων ). "The one sailing to a place." See , 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 , . 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 , .

‏ 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.