ΛΟΧΑΣΘΑΙ, λοχασθαι
LOCHASTHAI, lochasthai
Sounds Like: loh-KHAH-sthai
Translations: to lie in wait, to ambush, to set an ambush, to be ambushed, to be laid in wait for
From the root: ΛΟΧΑΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is the aorist middle/passive infinitive of the verb 'λοχάω' (lochao). It describes the action of lying in wait, setting an ambush, or being ambushed. It is often used in military contexts to refer to a surprise attack or a hidden position from which to attack. The middle voice emphasizes the subject's involvement in the action, while the passive voice indicates the subject is receiving the action.
Inflection: Aorist, Middle or Passive, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G3037 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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