ΣΚΝΙΦΑ, σκνιφα
SKNIPHA, sknipha
Sounds Like: SKNIF-ah
Translations: gnat, a gnat, mosquito, a mosquito, louse, a louse
From the root: ΣΚΝΙΨ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a small, biting insect, such as a gnat, mosquito, or louse. It is often used in contexts describing plagues or infestations of such insects. In the provided example, it is the object of the verb 'to bring out', suggesting something that can be expelled or removed.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G4655 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Exodus — 8:18
From the same root
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