ἈΒΑΣΚΑΝΟΣ, ἀβασκανος
ABASKANOS, abaskanos
Sounds Like: ah-bas-KAH-nos
Translations: not envious, not grudging, unbewitched, unenvying
From the root: ἈΒΑΣΚΑΝΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is a compound adjective formed from the negative prefix 'ἀ-' (a-) meaning 'not' and 'βασκαίνω' (baskainō) meaning 'to bewitch' or 'to envy'. It describes someone who is not subject to envy, or who does not cast an evil eye upon others. It can also mean someone who is generous and not grudging of others' good fortune. It is used to describe a person or a quality that is free from envy or the power of bewitchment.
Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine or Feminine
Strong’s number: G0094 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 10:10
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