ΑΛΗΠΤΟΝ, αληπτον
ALĒPTON, alēpton
Sounds Like: ah-LEEP-ton
Translations: unseizable, ungraspable, incomprehensible, unapproachable, impregnable
From the root: ΑΛΗΠΤΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes something that cannot be seized, grasped, or understood. It can refer to a physical place that is impregnable or unapproachable, or to a concept that is incomprehensible. It is a compound word formed from the negative prefix 'alpha privative' (Α-) and a form of the verb 'λαμβάνω' (LAMBANO), meaning 'to take' or 'to grasp'.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G0263 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Unknown: Yes
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