ἈΡΡΗΤΟΥΡΓΙΑΙ, ἀρρητουργιαι
ARHRĒTOURGIAI, arhrētourgiai
Sounds Like: ar-RAY-too-rhee-AH-ee
Translations: unspeakable rites, unspeakable deeds, ineffable acts, secret rituals
From the root: ΑΡΡΗΤΟΣ, ΕΡΓΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'ἀρρητος' (arrhetos), meaning 'unspeakable' or 'ineffable', and 'ἔργον' (ergon), meaning 'work' or 'deed'. Therefore, 'ἀρρητουργίαι' refers to actions, deeds, or rites that are not to be spoken of, often implying secret, sacred, or forbidden practices. It describes activities that are kept hidden or are considered too sacred or profane to be publicly discussed.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 2:13
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΑΡΡΗΤΟΣ, ΕΡΓΟΝ, appear in our texts.
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