ἘΣΣΗΝΗ, ἐσσηνη
ESSĒNĒ, essēnē
Sounds Like: ess-SAY-nay
Translations: Essene, an Essene
From the root: ἘΣΣΗΝΗ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This word refers to an Essene, a member of a strict, ascetic Jewish sect that flourished from the 2nd century BC to the 1st century AD. They were known for their communal living, devotion to the law, and celibacy. The term is used to identify an individual belonging to this group.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2078 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 3 — 7:171
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