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ἘΝΓΑΣΤΡΙΜΥΘΟΥΣ, ἐνγαστριμυθους

ENGASTRIMYTHOUS, engastrimythous

Sounds Like: en-gas-tree-MY-thoos

Translations: ventriloquist, soothsayer, necromancer, wizard, a ventriloquist, a soothsayer, a necromancer, a wizard

From the root: ἘΝΓΑΣΤΡΙΜΥΘΟΣ

Part of Speech: Noun

Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'ἐν' (in), 'γαστήρ' (belly), and 'μῦθος' (speech). It literally means 'one who speaks from the belly'. In ancient times, it referred to someone who practiced ventriloquism, often associated with divination, necromancy, or having a spirit speak through them. It describes a person who claims to communicate with the dead or spirits, or who uses ventriloquism as a trick to deceive others.

Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine

Strong’s number: G1427 (Lookup on BibleHub)


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Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint

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