ΚΑΤΑΔΕΣΜΟΣ, καταδεσμος
KATADESMOS, katadesmos
Sounds Like: kah-tah-DES-mos
Translations: bond, chain, fetter, spell, charm, incantation
From the root: ΚΑΤΑΔΕΣΜΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun, formed from 'kata' (down, against) and 'desmos' (bond, chain). It refers to something that binds or holds down. In a literal sense, it can mean a physical bond, chain, or fetter. Metaphorically, it can refer to a magical spell, charm, or incantation that binds or restricts someone, often used in the context of ancient magical practices.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2672 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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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, ΚΑΤΑΔΕΣΜΟΣ.
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- ΚΑΤΑΔΕΣΜΟΙΣ — to a binding, to a spell, to a charm, to a curse, to a bond, to an enchantment
- ΚΑΤΑΔΕΣΜΟΥΣ — bands, fetters, chains, a band, a fetter, a chain
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