ἈΚΡΟΦΥΛΑΚΑΣ, ἀκροφυλακας
AKROPHYLAKAS, akrophylakas
Sounds Like: ah-kroh-FOO-lah-kass
Translations: outpost guard, a sentinel, guard of the highest point
From the root: ΑΚΡΟΦΥΛΑΞ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound noun referring to a guard stationed at the highest or outermost point, such as a sentinel or an outpost guard. It describes someone who watches over a strategic position, often on the edge or summit of an area. It is used to denote a specific type of guard responsible for vigilance from an elevated or extreme position.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G0760 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 4 Maccabees — 3:13
From the same root
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