ΛΑΙΑΙΣ, λαιαις
LAIAIS, laiais
Sounds Like: LAH-ee-ais
Translations: (to) left, (to) left-hand, (to) awkward, (to) clumsy
From the root: ΛΑΙΑ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is an adjective meaning 'left' or 'left-hand'. It can also carry the connotation of 'awkward' or 'clumsy' when referring to the left side, as the left was often associated with ill omens or clumsiness in ancient cultures. It is used to describe something located on or pertaining to the left side.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G2973 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 5 — 2:156
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