ΚΑΤΑΥΛΕΩ, καταυλεω
KATAULEŌ, katauleō
Sounds Like: kah-tah-oo-LEH-oh
Translations: to play the flute to, to play the flute against, to play the flute over
From the root: ΚΑΤΑΥΛΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against', and 'αὐλέω' (auleō), meaning 'to play the flute'. It describes the action of playing a flute, often with the implication of playing it 'against' someone (in a negative sense, like a taunt or mockery) or 'over' someone (as in a lament or a serenade). It can also simply mean to play the flute for or to someone.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G2696 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΚΑΤΑΥΛΟΥΜΕΝΟΙ — being played to, being serenaded, being charmed with music
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