ΧΡΗΣΜΩ, χρησμω
CHRĒSMŌ, chrēsmō
Sounds Like: KHRAY-smoh
Translations: (to) an oracle, (to) a divine response, (to) a prophecy
From the root: ΧΡΗΣΜΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is the dative singular form of the noun 'ΧΡΗΣΜΟΣ' (chrēsmos), which refers to an oracle, a divine response, or a prophecy. It indicates the recipient or instrument of an action, often translated with 'to' or 'by' in English, depending on the context. For example, it could mean 'to an oracle' or 'by means of an oracle'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G5538 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 9 — 14:289
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