ἘΠΙΚΩΛΥΕΙΝ, ἐπικωλυειν
EPIKŌLYEIN, epikōlyein
Sounds Like: eh-pee-ko-LOO-ayn
Translations: to hinder, to prevent, to impede, to forbid
From the root: ἘΠΙΚΩΛΥΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to') and the verb κωλύω (kōlyō, meaning 'to hinder' or 'to prevent'). It means to hinder, prevent, or forbid something, often implying an active effort to stop an action or process. It can be used in contexts where someone is trying to stop another person from doing something or to impede the progress of an event.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G1940 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Aristeas
- Aristeas’ Letter to Philocrates — 1:53
From the same root
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