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ΕΚΟΥΦΙΖΟΝ, εκουφιζον

EKOUPHIZON, ekouphizon

Sounds Like: eh-koo-FEE-zon

Translations: they lightened, they were lightening, they made lighter, they were making lighter

From the root: ΚΟΥΦΙΖΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This word describes the action of making something lighter or relieving a burden. It is often used in the context of ships, meaning to lighten the load by throwing cargo overboard. It can also refer to making a person or situation less heavy or burdensome. In the provided context, it refers to the act of lightening a ship.

Inflection: Imperfect, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Plural

Strong’s number: G2892 (Lookup on BibleHub)


Instances

Codex Sinaiticus
  • Acts of the Apostles — 27:38

From the same root

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