ΠΡΟΣΤΕΡΝΙΖΩ, προστερνιζω
PROSTERNIZŌ, prosternizō
Sounds Like: pros-ter-NEE-zoh
Translations: to lean upon the breast, to recline upon the breast
From the root: ΠΡΟΣΤΕΡΝΙΖΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb describes the action of leaning or reclining upon someone's breast or chest. It implies a close, intimate physical proximity, often in a posture of rest or affection, such as one might do at a meal or in a moment of comfort. It is a compound word formed from 'προς' (towards), 'στερνον' (breast), and the verb ending '-ιζω'.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person, Singular
Strong’s number: G4374 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
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- ΠΡΟΣΤΕΡΝΙΣΑΜΕΝΟΣ — having pressed to the chest, having embraced, having clasped to the breast
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