ΔΕΙΛ, δειλ
DEIL, deil
Sounds Like: DEE-lah-yos (for the adjective root), DEE-lay (for the noun 'evening')
Translations: wretched, miserable, cowardly, fearful, a coward, a wretch, evening, late in the day
From the root: ΔΕΙΛΑΙΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This word can function as an adjective meaning 'wretched,' 'miserable,' 'cowardly,' or 'fearful.' It can also be used as a noun to refer to 'a wretch' or 'a coward.' Depending on the context and implied diacritics, it can also refer to 'evening' or 'late in the day' (as a noun or adverbial usage). The meaning 'wretched' or 'miserable' is common in moral or spiritual contexts, while 'cowardly' refers to a lack of courage. The form 'ΔΕΙΛΗ' specifically can mean 'evening' or 'late in the day'.
Inflection: Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter; Nominative, Accusative, or Genitive; Singular or Plural. The form ΔΕΙΛΑΙΑ is Feminine, Singular, Nominative. The form ΔΕΙΛΗ is Feminine, Singular, Nominative or Accusative, or a Noun meaning 'evening'. The form ΔΕΙΛΑΙΟΙ is Masculine, Plural, Nominative.
Strong’s number: G1169 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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