ΔΕὈΝΤΙ, δεὀντι
DEONTI, deonti
Sounds Like: DEH-on-tee
Translations: it is necessary, it is proper, it is right, it is fitting, it is needful
From the root: ΔΈΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is the present active participle of the verb 'δέω' (deō), used impersonally in the dative case. It signifies what is necessary, proper, or fitting. It often functions like an impersonal verb, meaning 'it is necessary' or 'it is proper,' and is frequently followed by an infinitive to indicate what is necessary to do.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Dative, Singular, Neuter
Strong’s number: G1163 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
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