Know the Word.

Greek word

pēdálion

πηδάλιον

What it means

from the same as pédē)

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

Where it comes from

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

How the King James translates it

  • rudder1
  • helm1

Every place it appears 2

Acts27:40
James3:4