ΘΕΟΦΟΡΕΩ, θεοφορεω
THEOPHOREŌ, theophoreō
Sounds Like: theh-oh-foh-REH-oh
Translations: to be God-borne, to be borne by God, to be carried by God, to be inspired by God
From the root: ΘΕΟΦΟΡΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from 'ΘΕΟΣ' (God) and 'ΦΟΡΕΩ' (to bear, carry, wear). It describes the state of being carried or borne by God, or more metaphorically, being inspired or moved by God. It implies a divine influence or guidance upon a person or thing. For example, one might say a prophet was 'θεοφορεω' to indicate divine inspiration.
Inflection: Does not inflect (this is the infinitive form)
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΘΕΟΦΟΡΕΩ.
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- ΘΕΟΦΟΡΟΥΜΕΝΟΣ — God-bearing, borne by God, carrying God, inspired by God
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