ΦΑΡΜΑΚΕΥΣ, φαρμακευς
PHARMAKEUS, pharmakeus
Sounds Like: phar-ma-KEVS
Translations: sorcerer, magician, poisoner, a sorcerer, a magician, a poisoner
From the root: ΦΑΡΜΑΚΕΥΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to one who practices magic, sorcery, or deals with drugs, often with a negative connotation implying the use of harmful substances or deceptive practices. It is derived from the word 'pharmakon' (drug, medicine, poison, charm, magic spell), indicating someone who prepares or administers such substances, especially for magical or harmful purposes. It can be used in sentences to describe individuals involved in occult practices or those who use drugs for illicit ends.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G5332 (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, ΦΑΡΜΑΚΕΥΣ.
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- ΦΑΡΜΑΚΕΑΣ — sorcerer, magician, enchanter, a sorcerer, a magician, a charmer
- ΦΑΡΜΑΚΕΥΤΩΝ — of sorcerers, of magicians, of poisoners
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