ἈΣΤΕΓΟΝ, ἀστεγον
ASTEGON, astegon
Sounds Like: as-TEH-gon
Translations: uncovered, without a roof, unprotected, leaky, unstable, an uncovered thing
From the root: ΑΣΤΕΓΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes something that is not covered or protected by a roof, or by extension, something that is exposed, leaky, or unstable. It is a compound word formed from 'α-' (alpha privative, meaning 'not' or 'without') and 'στέγη' (stegē), meaning 'roof' or 'covering'. It can be used to describe a physical structure lacking a roof, or metaphorically, a person or situation that is vulnerable or lacking stability.
Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G0794 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Proverbs — 26:28
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