ἘΠΙΣΥΝΣΧΕΣΙΝ, ἐπισυνσχεσιν
EPISYNSCHESIN, episynschesin
Sounds Like: eh-pee-soon-SKHEH-sin
Translations: a holding together, a bringing together, a compression, a constriction, a retention, a collection
From the root: ΣΧΕΣΙΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound noun formed from the prepositions 'ἐπί' (upon, in addition to) and 'σύν' (with, together) combined with 'σχέσις' (a holding, state, condition). It refers to the act of holding or bringing things together, implying a compression, constriction, or retention. It can also mean a collection or accumulation. The word describes a state where elements are drawn or kept in close proximity.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Instances
1 Enoch Greek Collection
- 1 Enoch — 22:4
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Enoch — 22:4
From the same root
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