ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΔΙΑΝΟΙ, βασιλειδιανοι
BASILEIDIANOI, basileidianoi
Sounds Like: bah-see-lay-dee-ah-NOY
Translations: Basilideans
From the root: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΔΗΣ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the Basilideans, a Gnostic sect that flourished in Alexandria during the 2nd century AD. They were followers of Basilides, a prominent Gnostic teacher. The term is used to identify members of this specific religious group.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine
Instances
Justin Martyr
- Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 35:6
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