πέλαγος

The Greek word πέλαγος (pelagos) translates to the English word "sea". It belongs to the semantic domain of Geography and Place, indicating its usage in describing physical locations, such as bodies of water. The word appears twice in the Bible, suggesting it is used in contexts where a vast, expansive body of water is being described. In its short definition, "sea" encompasses multiple meanings, including a large body of saltwater, but it does not exclude other large bodies of water like lakes or tidal areas. As the primary word used for the sea in Greek, πέλαγος is a fundamental concept in the language, allowing it to be used in a variety of contexts that involve maritime activities, natural phenomena, or even metaphorical expressions.