ΑΛΑΣΤΩΡ, αλαστωρ
ALASTŌR, alastōr
Sounds Like: ah-LAS-tor
Translations: avenger, tormentor, evil spirit
From the root: ΑΛΑΣΤΩΡ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to an avenging spirit or a tormentor, often associated with divine retribution for crimes. It can also denote a person who is a curse or a source of torment. In some contexts, it might refer to a person who commits a heinous crime, thus becoming an 'avenger' of sorts through their actions, or one who brings a curse upon themselves or others.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G0255 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΑΛΑΣΤΟΡΑ — avenger, a tormentor, a curse, a spirit of vengeance
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