ΘΕΟΦΟΡΟΙ, θεοφοροι
THEOPHOROI, theophoroi
Sounds Like: theh-oh-FO-roy
Translations: God-bearing, God-carrying, God-bearer, God-carrier
From the root: ΘΕΟΣ, ΦΕΡΩ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'ΘΕΟΣ' (God) and 'ΦΕΡΩ' (to bear, carry). It describes someone or something that carries or bears God, often implying a spiritual or divine presence within them. It can be used as an adjective to describe individuals or as a noun referring to such people.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine
Instances
Ignatius of Antioch
- Ignatius’ Letter to the Ephesians — 9:2
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΘΕΟΣ, ΦΕΡΩ, appear in our texts.
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