ἈΡΧΗΣΚΟΥΦΟΤΕΡΟΝ, ἀρχησκουφοτερον
ARCHĒSKOUPHOTERON, archēskouphoteron
Sounds Like: ar-KHEES-koo-foh-TEH-ron
Translations: lighter than the beginning, lighter than the rule, lighter than the first
From the root: ΑΡΧΗ, ΚΟΥΦΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'ἀρχή' (arche), meaning 'beginning' or 'rule', and 'κοῦφος' (kouphos), meaning 'light' or 'nimble', in its comparative form '-ότερον'. The word literally means 'lighter than the beginning' or 'lighter than the rule/authority'. It implies something that is less weighty, less significant, or easier to bear than what was initially established or expected. It is used to describe something that is comparatively lighter or less burdensome.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Comparative Degree
Strong’s numbers: G0746 (Lookup on BibleHub), G2895 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Six — 8:30
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