ΥΔΡΟΦΟΡΟΣ, υδροφορος
YDROPHOROS, ydrophoros
Sounds Like: hoo-drof-OR-os
Translations: water-carrier, a water-carrier
From the root: ΥΔΡΟΦΟΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound noun, formed from 'ΥΔΩΡ (hydor, meaning 'water') and 'ΦΕΡΩ (phero, meaning 'to carry'). It refers to a person whose occupation or task is to carry water. It describes someone who transports water, often for household use or for a specific purpose.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G5207 (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, ΥΔΡΟΦΟΡΟΣ.
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- ΥΔΡΟΦΟΡΟΥ — of a water-carrier, of a water-bearer
- ΥΔΡΟΦΟΡΟΥΣ — water-carriers, those who carry water
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