ΥΠΕΡΘΥΡΑ, υπερθυρα
YPERTHYRA, yperthyra
Sounds Like: hoo-per-THOO-rah
Translations: lintel, a lintel, doorpost, a doorpost
From the root: ΥΠΕΡΘΥΡΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'hyper' (above, over) and 'thyra' (door). It refers to the horizontal beam or stone that spans the top of a door or window opening, supporting the structure above it. It is used to describe a part of a doorway.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G5247 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Five — 5:18
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