ΑΓΚΥΛΑΣ, αγκυλας
AGKYLAS, agkylas
Sounds Like: ang-KY-las
Translations: of a hook, of a barb, hooks, barbs, fishing hooks, snares
From the root: ΑΓΚΥΛΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a hook, barb, or fishing hook. It can also metaphorically mean a snare or trap. The form 'ΑΓΚΥΛΑΣ' can be either the genitive singular (meaning 'of a hook') or the accusative plural (meaning 'hooks'). Its usage would depend on the grammatical context within a sentence, indicating possession or the direct object of an action, respectively.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine OR Plural, Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G0044 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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