ΣΗΜΑΝΤΗΡΑ, σημαντηρα
SĒMANTĒRA, sēmantēra
Sounds Like: see-man-TEER-ah
Translations: signet ring, seal, a signet ring, a seal
From the root: ΣΗΜΑΝΤΗΡ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a signet ring or a seal, which was an important object used to authenticate documents or property by making an impression in wax or clay. It was often worn on the finger and symbolized authority or ownership. It is used here in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G4591 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 34:21
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΣΗΜΑΝΤΗΡ.
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- ΣΗΜΑΝΤΗΡ — seal, signet, signet ring
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