ΠΕΡΙΕΠΕΙΡΟΝΤΟ, περιεπειροντο
PERIEPEIRONTO, periepeironto
Sounds Like: peh-ree-eh-PEY-ron-toh
Translations: they were pierced all around, they were impaled, they were transfixed
From the root: ΠΕΡΙΠΕΙΡΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb meaning 'to pierce all around,' 'to impale,' or 'to transfix.' It describes the action of being pierced or run through by something, often from multiple sides or completely. It implies a forceful and often fatal penetration.
Inflection: 3rd Person Plural, Imperfect Indicative, Middle/Passive Voice
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
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