ΚΑΤΑΔΕΣΙΣ, καταδεσις
KATADESIS, katadesis
Sounds Like: kah-tah-DEH-sis
Translations: binding, a binding, spell, a spell, enchantment, an enchantment, curse, a curse
From the root: ΚΑΤΑΔΕΣΙΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a binding, a spell, or an enchantment, often with negative connotations, implying a curse or a magical restraint. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (KATA), meaning 'down' or 'against', and ΔΕΣΙΣ (DESIS), meaning 'binding' or 'bond'. Thus, it literally means 'a binding down' or 'a binding against', suggesting a powerful, often malevolent, restraint or magical influence.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G2609 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΚΑΤΑΔΕΣΙΝ — binding, a binding, bond, a bond, spell, a spell, charm, a charm
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