ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΝ, ηλεκτρον
ĒLEKTRON, ēlektron
Sounds Like: ee-LEK-tron
Translations: amber, electrum, a shining metal
From the root: ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to amber, a fossilized tree resin, known for its ability to attract light objects when rubbed. It can also refer to electrum, a natural alloy of gold and silver, which was highly valued in antiquity for its lustrous appearance. The term is used to describe something that is bright, gleaming, or metallic in nature.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G1667 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ἨΛΕΚΤΡΟΥ — of amber, of electrum, of shining metal
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