ΕΡΑΣΤΗΣ, εραστης
ERASTĒS, erastēs
Sounds Like: eh-ras-TES
Translations: lover, a lover
From the root: ΕΡΑΣΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a lover, someone who is passionately devoted to another person or to a cause. It can describe someone who is deeply fond of or attached to something. In ancient Greek literature, it often carries connotations of romantic or sexual love, but can also refer to a strong affection or desire for something non-romantic, like wisdom or virtue.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2038 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Wisdom — 8:2
From the same root
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