ΤΟΝΓΙΟΣ, τονγιος
TONGIOS, tongios
Sounds Like: TON-ghee-os
Translations: Tongius
From the root: ΤΟΝΓΙΟΣ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This word appears to be a proper noun, likely a personal name, possibly a Roman cognomen or a name of Latin origin transliterated into Greek. It is not a common Koine Greek word found in standard lexicons or biblical texts. Given the context provided, where it appears alongside other Roman-sounding names like 'Titos Ampios' and 'Balbos', it strongly suggests it is a name. It's possible it's a rare name, a misspelling, or a name specific to the historical document from which the example usage is drawn.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΤΟΝΓΙΟΣ, appear in our texts.
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