ΝΑΡΘΗΚΑ, ναρθηκα
NARTHĒKA, narthēka
Sounds Like: NAR-thay-ka
Translations: narthex, a narthex, giant fennel, a giant fennel, rod, a rod, staff, a staff
From the root: ΝΑΡΘΗΞ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the giant fennel plant, which has a tall, straight stem. From this, it also came to mean a rod or staff, often used for support or as a symbol of authority. In architecture, it refers to the narthex, which is the entrance hall or porch of a church, typically at the western end, separated from the nave by a screen or railing. This form is the accusative singular.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G3509 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 2:18
From the same root
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