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ἘΚΟΛΟΒΩΘΗ, ἐκολοβωθη

EKOLOBŌTHĒ, ekolobōthē

Sounds Like: eh-ko-lo-BO-thee

Translations: was shortened, were shortened, was cut short, were cut short

From the root: ΚΟΛΟΒΟΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This word is a verb meaning 'to shorten' or 'to cut short'. It is used to describe something that has been reduced in length or duration. In the provided context, it refers to days being shortened or cut short, implying a reduction in their number or duration.

Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Passive, 3rd Person Singular

Strong’s number: G2856 (Lookup on BibleHub)


Instances

The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
  • Parable 9 — 8:5

From the same root

Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΚΟΛΟΒΟΩ.

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