ΣΚΥΘΗΣ, σκυθης
SKYTHĒS, skythēs
Sounds Like: SKOO-thays
Translations: Scythian, a Scythian
From the root: ΣΚΥΘΗΣ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a Scythian, a member of a nomadic people who inhabited the vast Eurasian Steppe, particularly north of the Black Sea. In ancient Greek and Roman contexts, 'Scythian' often carried connotations of being uncivilized or barbaric, representing the extreme of non-Greek culture.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G4658 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Colossians — 3:11
Justin Martyr
- Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 28:4
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- Colossians — 3:11
From the same root
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