ΕΚΕΡΝΟΦΟΡΗΣΑ, εκερνοφορησα
EKERNOPHORĒSA, ekernophorēsa
Sounds Like: eh-ker-no-foh-REE-sa
Translations: I carried the sacred basket, I performed the sacred rites, I served as a kernophoros
From the root: ΚΕΡΝΟΦΟΡΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a verb in the first person singular, aorist active indicative. It describes the action of carrying the kernos, a sacred basket used in ancient Greek religious rites, particularly those associated with Demeter and other chthonic deities. The kernos contained first fruits and offerings. Therefore, the verb signifies the performance of these specific sacred duties or participation in such rituals.
Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative
Strong’s number: G2768 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ἘΚΕΡΝΟΦΟΡΗΣΑ — I carried a kernos, I carried a basket of firstfruits
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