ΚΑΘΕΡΠΕΙΝ, καθερπειν
KATHERPEIN, katherpein
Sounds Like: kah-ther-PEIN
Translations: to creep down, to crawl down, to descend slowly
From the root: ΚΑΘΕΡΠΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb describes the action of moving downwards in a slow, creeping, or crawling manner. It implies a gradual and often stealthy descent, as if one is moving close to the ground or a surface. It can be used to describe people, animals, or even objects that move in such a way.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G2508 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 14 — 15:423
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