ΕΠΙΚΟΥΡΙΩΝ, επικουριων
EPIKOURIŌN, epikouriōn
Sounds Like: ep-ee-koo-REE-ohn
Translations: of Epicureans, of Epicurean philosophers, Epicurean
From the root: ΕΠΙΚΟΥΡΙΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This word refers to followers of Epicurus, an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the school of Epicureanism. It can be used as an adjective to describe something related to Epicurus or his philosophy, or as a noun to refer to the adherents themselves. The philosophy emphasized the attainment of pleasure (absence of pain and mental disturbance) and tranquility as the highest good.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine
Strong’s number: G1946 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Acts of the Apostles — 17:18
From the same root
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- ἘΠΙΚΟΥΡΙΩΝ — of Epicureans
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