ὈΛΙΓΟΔΕΗΣ, ὀλιγοδεης
OLIGODEĒS, oligodeēs
Sounds Like: oh-li-go-DEH-ace
Translations: needing little, content with little, easily satisfied
From the root: ὈΛΙΓΟΔΕΗΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is a compound adjective formed from 'ὀλίγος' (oligos), meaning 'few' or 'little', and 'δέομαι' (deomai), meaning 'to need' or 'to lack'. Therefore, it describes someone or something that needs little, is content with little, or is easily satisfied. It can be used to describe a person who is not demanding or who lives simply.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine
Strong’s number: G3640 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 10:61
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