ΑΚΡΟΦΥΛΑΚΑΣ, ακροφυλακας
AKROPHYLAKAS, akrophylakas
Sounds Like: ah-kroh-FYOO-lah-kas
Translations: chief watchman, highest guard, sentinel
From the root: ΑΚΡΟΦΥΛΑΚΑΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound noun formed from 'akros' (highest, outermost) and 'phylax' (guard, watchman). It refers to a guard stationed at the highest or outermost point, or a chief watchman. It implies a position of importance or a strategic location for observation and defense.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G0206 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- 4 Maccabees — 3:13
From the same root
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