ΔΥΣΕΜΒΟΛΟΝ, δυσεμβολον
DYSEMBOLON, dysembolon
Sounds Like: doos-EM-bo-lon
Translations: hard to enter, difficult to access, a hard-to-enter place
From the root: ΔΥΣ, ΕΜΒΟΛΟΝ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound adjective meaning 'hard to enter' or 'difficult to access'. It describes a place or situation that is challenging to penetrate or approach. The first part, 'δυσ-', indicates difficulty or badness, and the second part, 'ἔμβολον', relates to something thrown in or a point of entry. It is used to describe locations that are naturally fortified or strategically difficult to overcome.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G1419 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 17 — 2:23
From the same root
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