ΕΛΚΙΑΝ, ελκιαν
ELKIAN, elkian
Sounds Like: KHEL-kee-ahn
Translations: Chelkias
From the root: ΧΕΛΚΙΑΣ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This word is a proper noun, likely a personal name. It appears to be a variant spelling or a misspelling of 'ΧΕΛΚΙΑΝ' (Chelkian), which is the accusative form of the name 'Χελκίας' (Chelkias). It refers to a specific individual, as seen in historical contexts where it names a leader or general. As a proper noun, it functions as the object of a verb or preposition in the accusative case.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
From the same root
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