Refiner Word Study nauageo (G3489)
G3489  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ναυαγέω
nauageo
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to make shipwreck, be shipwrecked, 2 Cor. 11:25; 1 Tim. 1:19*"

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Definition and meaning

What does nauageo mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G3489
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to make shipwreck, be shipwrecked, 2 Cor. 11:25; 1 Tim. 1:19*

In the original Greek the word is written: ναυαγέω

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with nauageo

These are the most notable occurrences of nauageo (G3489) across the King James Bible.

2 Corinthians 11:25

Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;

1 Timothy 1:19

Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about nauageo

What does nauageo mean in Greek?

Strong's G3489 (nauageo) is a Greek word that means: to make shipwreck, be shipwrecked, 2 Cor. 11:25; 1 Tim. 1:19* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does nauageo appear in the Bible?

The word nauageo (G3489) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G3489?

Strong's G3489 is nauageo, a Greek word defined as: to make shipwreck, be shipwrecked, 2 Cor. 11:25; 1 Tim. 1:19*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is nauageo in the Old Testament or New Testament?

nauageo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.