ΜΑΚΑΒΑΙΟΣ, μακαβαιος
MAKABAIOS, makabaios
Sounds Like: mah-kah-BAH-yos
Translations: Maccabeus
From the root: ΜΑΚΑΒΑΙΟΣ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This is a proper noun referring to Judas Maccabeus, a prominent Jewish leader who led the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE. The name 'Maccabeus' is believed to be a nickname meaning 'the Hammer', referring to his military prowess. It is used to identify this specific historical figure.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G3117 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
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