ΣΑΚΚΟΦΟΡΗΣΑΝΤΑΣ, σακκοφορησαντας
SAKKOPHORĒSANTAS, sakkophorēsantas
Sounds Like: sak-ko-fo-RAY-san-tas
Translations: having worn sackcloth, having put on sackcloth, wearing sackcloth
From the root: ΣΑΚΚΟΦΟΡΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb, Participle
Explanation: This word is a compound verb, formed from 'σάκκος' (sackcloth) and 'φορέω' (to wear or carry). It describes the action of wearing sackcloth, which was often done as a sign of mourning, repentance, or humility in ancient times. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone who has performed this action, often in a past sense.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Masculine, Accusative, Plural
Strong’s number: G4520 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Justin Martyr
- Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 107:2
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