ἘΞΩΧΥΡΟΥ, ἐξωχυρου
EXŌCHYROU, exōchyrou
Sounds Like: ex-oh-khoo-ROH-oo
Translations: to fortify, to strengthen, to make strong, to make secure
From the root: ἘΞΟΧΥΡΟΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word means to fortify or strengthen something, often referring to a place or position. It implies making something secure and unassailable. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐξ' (ex), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and 'ὀχυρόω' (ochyroo), meaning 'to fortify' or 'to make strong'. The prefix 'ἐξ' intensifies the meaning, suggesting a thorough or complete fortification.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person, Plural
Strong’s number: G1846 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 14 — 15:450
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