ΗΡΩΩΝ, ηρωων
ĒRŌŌN, ērōōn
Sounds Like: hay-RO-ohn
Translations: of heroes, of demigods, of mighty men
From the root: ΗΡΩΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to individuals of exceptional strength, courage, or noble character, often considered to be of divine or semi-divine origin. It is used in the genitive plural, indicating possession or relationship, such as 'belonging to heroes' or 'concerning heroes'. In the provided context, it appears to refer to a place name, 'Heroon Polis' (City of Heroes), or potentially to a group of powerful individuals.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2229 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
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