ΣΙΤΗΓΟΥΣ, σιτηγους
SITĒGOUS, sitēgous
Sounds Like: see-tay-GOOS
Translations: grain-dealers, corn-merchants, those who bring grain, those who bring food
From the root: ΣΙΤΗΓΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to those who deal in or transport grain or food. It is a compound word derived from 'σῖτος' (sitos), meaning 'grain' or 'food', and 'ἄγω' (ago), meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring'. Thus, it literally means 'grain-bringers' or 'food-bringers'. It is typically used to describe merchants or suppliers of provisions.
Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Masculine
Strong’s number: G4621 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 16:15
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