ΚΟΛΑΚΩΝ, κολακων
KOLAKŌN, kolakōn
Sounds Like: koh-LAH-kohn
Translations: of flatterers, flatterers
From the root: ΚΟΛΑΞ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to those who engage in flattery, often insincerely, to gain favor or advantage. It describes someone who praises excessively or obsequiously. As a noun, it would typically be used to identify such individuals.
Inflection: Genitive, Plural, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2850 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
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