ΠΑΡΕΝΒΟΛΗ, παρενβολη
PARENBOLĒ, parenbolē
Sounds Like: par-em-bo-LEH
Translations: camp, an encampment, barracks, a fortress, a castle
From the root: ΠΑΡΕΝΒΟΛΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a military camp, an encampment, or a fortified place like barracks, a fortress, or a castle. It is often used in the context of an army or soldiers. It is a compound word formed from 'para' (beside, alongside), 'en' (in), and 'ballo' (to throw), literally meaning 'a throwing in beside' or 'a placing alongside', which evolved to mean a place where troops are stationed.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G3925 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΠΑΡΕΝΒΟΛΗΣ — of an encampment, of a camp, of an army, of a barracks, of a fortress
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