ENIM, enim
Sounds Like: EH-nim
Translations: for, indeed, truly, because
From the root: ENIM
Part of Speech: Conjunction, Particle
Explanation: Enim is a postpositive particle used to introduce a reason, explanation, or confirmation for a preceding statement. It often translates to 'for' or 'because', providing a justification. It can also add emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'truly'. As a postpositive particle, it typically appears as the second word in its clause.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
- Book One — 5:54, 5:63, 6:69, 6:73, 7:80, 7:85, 8:90, 8:98, 8:99, 8:101, 8:102, 8:107, 8:108, 9:109, 10:112
- Book Two — 5:54, 5:63, 6:69, 6:73, 7:80, 7:85, 8:90, 8:98, 8:99, 8:101, 8:102, 8:107, 8:108, 9:109, 10:112
Polycarp of Smyrna
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ENIM, appear in our texts.
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