ὈΧΥΡΟΥΣ, ὀχυρους
OCHYROUS, ochyrous
Sounds Like: okh-y-ROO-s
Translations: to fortify, to make strong, to strengthen, strong, fortified, secure
From the root: ὈΧΥΡΌΩ
Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective
Explanation: This word can function as a verb meaning 'to fortify' or 'to make strong,' or as an adjective meaning 'strong' or 'fortified.' As a verb, it describes the act of building defenses or strengthening something. As an adjective, it describes something that is already strong, secure, or well-fortified, such as a city, a wall, or a position. The context of the sentence determines whether it is used as a verb or an adjective.
Inflection: Present Active Indicative, 3rd Person Plural (verb); Masculine or Feminine, Accusative Plural (adjective)
Strong’s number: G3735 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 2 Maccabees — 10:18
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ὈΧΥΡΌΩ.
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- ὈΧΥΡΩΣΑΣΑ — having fortified, having strengthened, having made strong, having secured
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