ΘΗΒΑΙΩΝ, θηβαιων
THĒBAIŌN, thēbaiōn
Sounds Like: thay-BAH-ee-ohn
Translations: (of) Theban, (of) the Thebans
From the root: ΘΗΒΑΙΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This word is the genitive plural form of the adjective or noun 'Θηβαῖος' (Thēbaios), meaning 'Theban' or 'a Theban'. It refers to something belonging to or coming from the city of Thebes, or to the people of Thebes. In this form, it indicates possession or origin by multiple Thebans, often translated as 'of the Thebans'. For example, 'the laws of the Thebans'.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
- Book One — 24:221
From the same root
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