ἘΣΣΑ, ἐσσα
ESSA, essa
Sounds Like: ES-sah
Translations: Essene
From the root: ἘΣΣΑΙΟΣ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This word refers to an Essene, a member of an ancient Jewish ascetic sect that flourished from the 2nd century BC to the 1st century AD. They were known for their communal living, strict adherence to Jewish law, and often celibacy. The term is used to identify someone belonging to this group.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 1 — 1:36
From the same root
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