ΥΠΟΒΑΣΙΣ, υποβασις
YPOBASIS, ypobasis
Sounds Like: hoo-po-BAH-sis
Translations: a going under, a foundation, a basis, a ground, a pretext
From the root: ΥΠΟΒΑΣΙΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This noun refers to the act of going under or stepping beneath something. It can metaphorically signify a foundation, a basis, or a ground upon which something is built or justified. In some contexts, it can also imply a pretext or an excuse.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G5261 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΥΠΟΒΑΣΙΝ — footing, a footing, foundation, a foundation, base, a base, support, a support
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