ΑΝΑΒΟΛΗ, αναβολη
ANABOLĒ, anabolē
Sounds Like: ah-nah-boh-LEE
Translations: delay, postponement, putting off, a delay, a postponement, a putting off, cloak, mantle, covering
From the root: ΑΝΑΒΟΛΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a feminine noun in Koine Greek. It primarily refers to a delay or postponement, indicating a deferral of an action or event to a later time. It can also refer to a covering, such as a cloak or mantle, especially in older or more specific contexts. The meaning often depends on the context of its usage. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΑΝΑ (ANA), meaning 'up' or 'back', and the verb ΒΑΛΛΩ (BALLO), meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G0309 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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