ἈΔΟΚΗΤΟΝΤΗΣ, ἀδοκητοντης
ADOKĒTONTĒS, adokētontēs
Sounds Like: ah-DOH-kay-ton-TAYS
Translations: unexpected, unforeseen, unlooked for, a surprise, the unexpected
From the root: ἈΔΟΚΗΤΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound form, combining the adjective 'ἈΔΟΚΗΤΟΝ' (unexpected) with the genitive feminine singular definite article 'ΤΗΣ' (of the). The word 'ἈΔΟΚΗΤΟΝ' itself means 'unexpected' or 'unforeseen'. When combined with 'ΤΗΣ', it forms a phrase meaning 'of the unexpected' or 'of the unforeseen thing', often used substantively to refer to an unexpected event or situation. It describes something that was not anticipated or thought of.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative (for ἈΔΟΚΗΤΟΝ); Singular, Feminine, Genitive (for ΤΗΣ)
Strong’s number: G0092 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Two — 9:7
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