ΣΥΕΚΤΡΟΦΟΥΣ, συεκτροφους
SYEKTROPHOUS, syektrophous
Sounds Like: soo-ek-TRO-foos
Translations: foster-brothers, foster-sisters, those brought up together
From the root: ΣΥΝΕΚΤΡΟΦΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun, combining 'συν' (with, together) and 'εκτροφος' (one brought up, a foster-child). It refers to individuals who were raised together, often in the same household, implying a close bond similar to siblings, even if not by blood. It is used to describe foster-siblings or companions from childhood.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine
Strong’s number: G4939 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΣΥΝΕΚΤΡΟΦΟΣ.
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- ΣΥΝΕΚΤΡΟΦΟΥΣ — foster-brother, foster-sister, companion, associate, fellow-nurtured
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