ΠΕΛΤΑΣΤΗΣ, πελταστης
PELTASTĒS, peltastēs
Sounds Like: pel-TAS-tays
Translations: peltast, a peltast, light-armed soldier
From the root: ΠΕΛΤΑΣΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: A peltast was a type of light-armed infantry soldier in ancient Greece, typically equipped with a light shield (pelta) and javelins. They were known for their agility and skirmishing tactics, often used to harass heavier infantry.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G3988 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΠΕΛΤΑΣΤΑΙ — peltasts, light-armed soldiers
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