ἘΚΦΥΛΟΝ, ἐκφυλον
EKPHYLON, ekphylon
Sounds Like: ek-FY-lon
Translations: degenerate, unnatural, base, ignoble
From the root: ΕΚΦΥΛΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes something that is 'out of its kind' or 'contrary to its nature'. It implies a deviation from the norm or from what is considered proper or natural for a species or group. It can be used to describe actions, behaviors, or individuals that are considered morally corrupt or physically abnormal.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G1624 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 3 — 12:274
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΕΚΦΥΛΟΣ.
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- ΕΚΦΥΛΟΝ — degenerate, base, ignoble, unnatural, depraved, a degenerate, an unnatural person
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