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ΛΙΟΣ, λιος

LIOS, lios

Sounds Like: LEE-oss

Translations: sun, a sun

From the root: ΗΛΙΟΣ

Part of Speech: Noun

Explanation: This word appears to be a misspelling or an alternative, possibly dialectal, form of the Koine Greek word ΗΛΙΟΣ (helios), which means 'sun'. It refers to the celestial body that provides light and warmth to the Earth. It is typically used in sentences to refer to the physical sun.

Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Strong’s number: G2246 (Lookup on BibleHub)

Unknown: Yes


Instances

Justin Martyr
  • First Apology of Justin Martyr — 64:1

From the same root

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