ἈΦΑΙΡΕΣΙΣ, ἀφαιρεσις
APHAIRESIS, aphairesis
Sounds Like: ah-fai-REH-sis
Translations: taking away, removal, a taking away, a removal
From the root: ἈΦΑΙΡΕΣΙΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the act of taking something away, removing it, or depriving someone of something. It can be used in various contexts, such as the removal of a burden, the taking away of a possession, or the abolition of a custom. It is often used to describe a process of subtraction or elimination.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G0859 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 17 — 10:265
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