ΒΑΣΚΑ, βασκα
BASKA, baska
Sounds Like: bas-ka-NEE-ah
Translations: envy, jealousy, ill will, a spell, an evil eye
From the root: ΒΑΣΚΑΝΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is likely a truncated form of 'βασκανία' (baskania), which refers to envy, jealousy, or the evil eye. It describes a malevolent gaze or feeling that can bring harm or misfortune to others. It is often associated with a superstitious belief in the power of an envious look to cause harm.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine (truncated form)
Strong’s number: G0940 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 13 — 6:210
From the same root
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