ΚΑΤΑΧΘΟΝΙΟΣ, καταχθονιος
KATACHTHONIOS, katachthonios
Sounds Like: kah-takh-THOH-nee-os
Translations: underground, subterranean, infernal, of the underworld
From the root: ΚΑΤΑΧΘΟΝΙΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is an adjective meaning 'underground' or 'subterranean'. It is a compound word formed from 'κατά' (kata), meaning 'down' or 'under', and 'χθών' (chthon), meaning 'earth' or 'ground'. It describes things located beneath the surface of the earth, often with connotations of the underworld or infernal regions. It can be used to describe beings, places, or things associated with the realm below.
Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular (or Neuter, Nominative/Accusative, Singular, or Feminine, Nominative, Singular, depending on context and diacritics)
Strong’s number: G2709 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΚΑΤΑΧΘΟΝΙΩΝ — of those under the earth, of subterranean beings, of the underworld
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