ΑΥΤΟΦΩΡΩ, αυτοφωρω
AUTOPHŌRŌ, autophōrō
Sounds Like: ow-toh-PHOH-roh
Translations: in the very act, red-handed, in the act, caught in the act
From the root: ΑΥΤΟΦΩΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adverb
Explanation: This word is an adverb derived from the adjective 'autophōros', meaning 'self-caught' or 'caught in the act'. It is a compound word formed from 'autos' (self) and 'phōr' (thief, or one caught in the act). It describes being apprehended or discovered at the very moment of committing a crime or an action, often implying guilt or undeniable evidence. It is typically used with verbs of catching or finding.
Inflection: Dative, Singular, Neuter (used adverbially)
Strong’s number: G0846 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΑΥΤΟΦΩΡΟΣ.
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- ΑΥΤΟΦΩΡΟΣ — self-detected, self-convicted, caught in the act, in the very act
- ΕΠΑΥΤΟΦΩΡΩ — in the very act, in the act itself, red-handed
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