ἘΠΙΚΛΗΝ, ἐπικλην
EPIKLĒN, epiklēn
Sounds Like: eh-PIK-leen
Translations: by surname, by appellation, by name
From the root: ἘΠΙΚΛΗΣ
Part of Speech: Adverb
Explanation: This word is an adverbial accusative form of the noun 'ἘΠΙΚΛΗΣΙΣ' (epiklēsis), meaning 'a surname' or 'an appellation'. It is used to indicate that someone is known or referred to by a particular name or title, often a nickname or a descriptive epithet. It functions similarly to saying 'by the name of' or 'surnamed'.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine (adverbial use)
Strong’s number: G1942 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 20 — 10:235
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