Strong's Greek · G4079
πηδάλιον
pēdálion
Definitionfrom the same as G3976 (πέδη)); a "pedal", i.e. helm
Derivationneuter of a (presumed) derivative of (the blade of an oar;
KJV usagerudder
Occurrences2 in the KJV · 2 verses
πηδάλιον in Scripture
Acts 27:40
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
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.