ΑΣΤΡΑΓΑΛΟΣ, αστραγαλος
ASTRAGALOS, astragalos
Sounds Like: as-TRA-ga-los
Translations: ankle bone, knuckle bone, die, a die
From the root: ΑΣΤΡΑΓΑΛΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a bone, specifically the ankle bone (talus) or a knuckle bone. Due to their shape, these bones were commonly used as dice in ancient games of chance. Therefore, it can also mean a die or a game played with dice.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G0795 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
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- ΑΣΤΡΑΓΑΛΟΥΣ — knuckle-bones, dice, vertebrae, ankle-bones
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