ΤΙΜΩΡΟΥΣ, τιμωρους
TIMŌROUS, timōrous
Sounds Like: tee-mo-ROOS
Translations: avengers, punishers, a punisher, an avenger
From the root: ΤΙΜΩΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to those who exact vengeance or inflict punishment. It describes someone who acts as an avenger or a punisher, often in response to a wrong or injustice. It is a compound word, formed from 'τιμή' (honor, value) and 'οὖρος' (guardian, watcher), originally meaning 'one who guards honor' or 'one who avenges honor'.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G5099 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
From the same root
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