ἈΧΥΡΟΥ, ἀχυρου
ACHYROU, achyrou
Sounds Like: akh-y-ROO
Translations: (of) chaff, (of) straw, (of) stubble
From the root: ἈΧΥΡΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to chaff, straw, or stubble, which are the dry, light husks of grain separated from the seed during threshing. It is often used metaphorically to describe something worthless, easily scattered, or destined for destruction, much like how chaff is blown away by the wind. In the provided context, it is used to describe something as fine as the dust of chaff.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Neuter
Strong’s number: G0089 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
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