ὈΛΙΓΟΝΜΕΝ, ὀλιγονμεν
OLIGONMEN, oligonmen
Sounds Like: oh-LI-gon-men
Translations: for a little while, for a short time, indeed for a little while, for a brief period
From the root: ὈΛΙΓΟΣ, ΜΕΝ
Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle
Explanation: This is a compound phrase formed from the adjective/adverb ὈΛΙΓΟΝ (oligon), meaning 'little' or 'few', and the particle ΜΕΝ (men), which often serves to mark a contrast or concession, or to emphasize a preceding word. Together, ὈΛΙΓΟΝΜΕΝ indicates something that lasts 'for a little while' or 'for a short time', often implying a temporary state before a change or contrast is introduced.
Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Accusative (adverbial use) combined with a particle. Does not inflect further as a phrase.
Strong’s numbers: G3641 (Lookup on BibleHub), G3303 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
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