ΕΣΟΠΤΡΟΝ, εσοπτρον
ESOPTRON, esoptron
Sounds Like: eh-SOP-tron
Translations: mirror, a mirror
From the root: ΕΣΟΠΤΡΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a mirror, an instrument used for reflection. In ancient times, mirrors were typically made of polished metal (bronze or silver), not glass, and therefore provided a less clear reflection than modern mirrors. It is often used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe seeing things indistinctly or partially, as if through a dim reflection.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G2072 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Wisdom — 7:26
From the same root
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