ΑΨΙΝΘΙΟΝ, αψινθιον
APSINTHION, apsinthion
Sounds Like: ap-SIN-thee-on
Translations: wormwood, a wormwood
From the root: ΑΨΙΝΘΙΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to wormwood, a plant known for its bitter taste. In ancient contexts, it was often used metaphorically to describe something extremely bitter or sorrowful, particularly in prophetic or apocalyptic literature.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G0894 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Revelation — 8:11
From the same root
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