ΒΕΛΤΙΟΝΕΣ, βελτιονες
BELTIONES, beltiones
Sounds Like: bel-TEE-oh-nes
Translations: better, better ones, those who are better
From the root: ΒΕΛΤΙΩΝ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is the comparative form of the adjective 'good' (ἀγαθός). It means 'better' and is used to describe something or someone that is superior in quality, virtue, or condition. It can refer to moral, intellectual, or physical improvement. In this plural form, it refers to multiple individuals or things that are better.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine
Strong’s number: G0957 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Shepherd of Hermas — 12:3
The Shepherd of Hermas — Visions
- Vision 3 — 4:3
From the same root
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