ἈΜΑΧΟΝ, ἀμαχον
AMACHON, amachon
Sounds Like: ah-MAH-khon
Translations: unconquerable, invincible, irresistible, an unconquerable thing
From the root: ἈΜΑΧΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes something that cannot be fought against or overcome. It is a compound word formed from the negative prefix 'ἀ-' (a-, meaning 'not') and 'μάχη' (machē, meaning 'battle' or 'fight'). Therefore, it literally means 'not fightable' or 'without battle'. It is used to describe a force, situation, or entity that is too powerful to be resisted or defeated.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 18 — 9:316
Josephus' The Jewish War
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- 1 Timothy — 3:3
From the same root
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