ΜΕΝΚΑΘΑΡΩΤΕΡΟΝ, μενκαθαρωτερον
MENKATHARŌTERON, menkatharōteron
Sounds Like: men-ka-tha-ROH-teh-ron
Translations: indeed cleaner, on the one hand cleaner, more pure indeed
From the root: ΜΕΝ, ΚΑΘΑΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from the particle 'μεν' (men) and the comparative adjective 'καθαρώτερον' (katharōteron). 'Μεν' is a particle often used to introduce a clause, indicating a contrast or emphasis, similar to 'on the one hand' or 'indeed'. 'Καθαρώτερον' means 'cleaner' or 'more pure'. Together, the word emphasizes a greater degree of cleanliness or purity in a contrasting context. It can function adverbially, modifying a verb or adjective, or adjectivally, describing a noun.
Inflection: Neuter Singular Nominative or Accusative, or Masculine/Feminine Singular Accusative (for the adjectival part); Does not inflect (for the particle part)
Strong’s numbers: G3303 (Lookup on BibleHub), G2513 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Two — 13:9
From the same root
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