ΑΚΡΟΒΟΛΙΖΟΜΑΙ, ακροβολιζομαι
AKROBOLIZOMAI, akrobolizomai
Sounds Like: ah-kroh-boh-LID-zoh-my
Translations: to skirmish, to fight at long range, to throw missiles
From the root: ΑΚΡΟΒΟΛΙΖΟΜΑΙ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb describes the act of fighting at a distance, typically by throwing missiles or engaging in light, preliminary combat. It implies a less direct or close-quarters engagement, focusing on harassing the enemy from afar. It is a compound word, combining elements related to 'edge' or 'tip' (akros) and 'to throw' (ballo), suggesting throwing from the edge or from a distance.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Indicative, First Person, Singular
Strong’s number: G0203 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΔΙΗΚΡΟΒΟΛΙΖΟΝΤΟ — they skirmished, they threw missiles, they fought at long range
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