ΤΑΞΙΑΡΧΗΣ, ταξιαρχης
TAXIARCHĒS, taxiarchēs
Sounds Like: tah-xee-AR-khees
Translations: commander, captain, colonel, military commander
From the root: ΤΑΞΙΑΡΧΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a military commander, specifically one who is in charge of a 'taxis' (τάξις), which was a military unit or division. It is a compound word formed from 'taxis' (order, arrangement, military unit) and 'archon' (ruler, leader). It denotes someone holding a position of authority over a military formation.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G5033 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΤΑΞΙΑΡΧΑΙΣ — (to) commanders, (to) captains, (to) military officers
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