ΖΩΓΡΑΦΕΙΝ, ζωγραφειν
ZŌGRAPHEIN, zōgraphein
Sounds Like: zoh-grah-FEIN
Translations: to paint, to draw, to depict, to portray
From the root: ΖΩΓΡΑΦΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a verb meaning 'to paint' or 'to draw'. It refers to the act of creating an image or representation, often with colors. It is a compound word formed from 'ζωός' (living) and 'γράφω' (to write, to draw), implying the creation of a lifelike image.
Inflection: Present Active Infinitive
Strong’s number: G2221 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 2 Maccabees — 2:29
From the same root
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