ΝΑΦΘΑΝ, ναφθαν
NAPHTHAN, naphthan
Sounds Like: NAF-than
Translations: naphtha, a naphtha
From the root: ΝΑΦΘΑΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to naphtha, a highly flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture, similar to petroleum. It was used as fuel, especially for lamps or to intensify fires, as suggested by its use in the context of a furnace. It is a loanword into Greek, likely from Persian or Aramaic.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΝΑΦΘΑΝ, appear in our texts.
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