ΠΡΟΕΞΑΣΘΕΝΕΙΝ, προεξασθενειν
PROEXASTHENEIN, proexasthenein
Sounds Like: proh-eks-as-theh-NEH-een
Translations: to be utterly weak beforehand, to be completely exhausted in advance, to be utterly feeble in anticipation
From the root: ΠΡΟΕΞΑΣΘΕΝΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb meaning to be utterly weak or exhausted beforehand. It combines the ideas of 'before' (προ-), 'out' or 'completely' (ἐξ-), and 'to be weak' (ἀσθενέω). It describes a state of complete feebleness or exhaustion that occurs in anticipation of or prior to an event. It would be used to describe someone who is already completely worn out or debilitated before a task or challenge even begins.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G4294 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Three — 7:27
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