ἈΣΠΙΔΙΣΚΑΙΣ, ἀσπιδισκαις
ASPIDISKAIS, aspidiskais
Sounds Like: as-pi-DIS-kess
Translations: small shields, a small shield
From the root: ἈΣΠΙΔΙΣΚΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to small shields, often used for decorative purposes or as a military accessory. It is a diminutive form of the word for 'shield' (ἀσπίς), indicating something smaller or less significant than a full-sized shield. In a sentence, it would describe multiple small shields or objects resembling them.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G770 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 1 Maccabees — 4:57
From the same root
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