ΑΣΦΑ, ασφα
ASPHA, aspha
Sounds Like: AS-fah
Translations: unknown, possibly a fragment
From the root: ΑΣΦΑ
Part of Speech: Unknown
Explanation: The word "ΑΣΦΑ" as it stands is not a recognized word in Koine Greek. Based on the provided context, particularly the first and third examples which contain "ΚΑΤΑΣΦΑΓΩΣΙΝ" and "ΚΑΤΑΣΦΑΖΕΙΝ" respectively, it is highly probable that "ΑΣΦΑ" is a truncated or misspelled form of a word related to "σφάζω" (sphazo), meaning 'to slaughter' or 'to slay'. It could also be a fragment of a proper noun, as seen in the second example with "ΒΑΣΦΑΜ". Without further context or correction, its exact meaning and grammatical function are unknown.
Inflection: Unknown
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Nehemiah — 7:46
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΑΣΦΑ, appear in our texts.
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