ΝΑΡΘΗΚ, ναρθηκ
NARTHĒK, narthēk
Sounds Like: NAR-thek
Translations: narthex, a narthex, a giant fennel, a rod, a staff
From the root: ΝΑΡΘΗΞ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the giant fennel plant, which has a hollow stem. Due to its straight, hollow nature, the stem was often used as a rod or staff. In later Christian architecture, it also came to denote the narthex, an antechamber or porch at the western entrance of a church, which was often separated from the nave by a screen or railing.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G3509 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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