ἈΡΧΑΙΟΣ, ἀρχαιος
ARCHAIOS, archaios
Sounds Like: ar-KHAH-yos
Translations: ancient, old, former, a former, a primitive, a primeval
From the root: ἈΡΧΑΙΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes something that is old, ancient, or from a former time. It can refer to things that existed long ago, or to a state or condition that was previously in effect. It is often used to distinguish something from the present or from something new.
Inflection: Nominative, Masculine, Singular
Strong’s number: G0744 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
- Book One — 22:162
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
From the same root
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