ἈΡΧΑΙΖΕΙΝ, ἀρχαιζειν
ARCHAIZEIN, archaizein
Sounds Like: ar-KHAH-ee-zayn
Translations: to be ancient, to be old-fashioned, to use archaic language, to restore to ancient form
From the root: ἈΡΧΑΙΖΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word describes the act of being or becoming ancient, or of adopting ancient customs, language, or forms. It can refer to using old-fashioned language or to restoring something to its original, ancient state. It implies a connection to the past, either by adherence to tradition or by a deliberate return to older styles.
Inflection: Present Active Infinitive
Strong’s number: G0749 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 4:16
From the same root
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