ΓΕΙΣΙΟΝ, γεισιον
GEISION, geision
Sounds Like: GAY-see-on
Translations: cornice, coping, a coping, a cornice
From the root: ΓΕΙΣΙΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a cornice or coping, which is a projecting ornamental molding along the top of a wall or building. It is typically used in architectural contexts to describe a decorative or protective element that extends outwards from the main structure. In the provided examples, it seems to denote a boundary or a part of a building that should not be crossed.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G1097 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 8 — 3:95
Josephus' The Jewish War
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΓΕΙΣΙΟΝ.
These could represent different words with related meanings, or different forms of the same word to fit different grammatical cases, numbers, or genders. This list may include spelling variants and even misspellings in the original manuscripts! Even more words from the same root may exist in other ancient texts that aren't in our database.
- ΓΕΙΣΙΟΥ — of eaves, of a cornice, of a coping, eaves, a cornice, a coping
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