ΖΩΓΡΑΦΟΙ, ζωγραφοι
ZŌGRAPHOI, zōgraphoi
Sounds Like: zoh-GRA-foy
Translations: painters, artists, a painter, an artist
From the root: ΖΩΓΡΑΦΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to painters or artists, specifically those who create images or pictures. It is a compound word formed from 'ζωός' (living) and 'γράφω' (to write, draw, or paint), literally meaning 'one who draws living things' or 'one who paints life'. It is used to describe individuals engaged in the art of painting or drawing.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2222 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
Josephus' Against Apion
From the same root
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- ΖΩΓΡΑΦΟΣ — painter, artist
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