ΦΥΛΑΡΧΗΝ, φυλαρχην
PHYLARCHĒN, phylarchēn
Sounds Like: foo-LAR-khen
Translations: chieftain, tribal chief, ruler of a tribe, head of a tribe
From the root: ΦΥΛΑΡΧΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a leader or chief of a tribe or clan. It is a compound word formed from 'φυλή' (phyle), meaning 'tribe' or 'clan', and 'ἄρχω' (archo), meaning 'to rule' or 'to lead'. It is used to describe someone who holds authority over a specific group of people, often in a hereditary or traditional capacity.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G5443 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 2 Maccabees — 8:32
From the same root
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