ΠΡΟΣΤΡΙΒΩ, προστριβω
PROSTRIBŌ, prostribō
Sounds Like: pros-TREE-boh
Translations: to rub against, to rub on, to cause friction, to apply by rubbing
From the root: ΠΡΟΣΤΡΙΒΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΠΡΟΣ (PROS), meaning 'to, toward, against', and the verb ΤΡΙΒΩ (TRIBO), meaning 'to rub, to wear out'. Therefore, it literally means 'to rub against' or 'to rub on'. It describes the action of applying something by rubbing it onto a surface, or the friction caused by one object rubbing against another. It can also imply wearing something down through constant friction.
Inflection: Present Active Indicative, 1st Person Singular; or Present Active Infinitive
Strong’s number: G4340 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
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- ΠΡΟΣΤΡΙΒΕΤΑΙ — is inflicted, is caused, is brought upon, is rubbed against
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