ἈΣΤΕΙΖΟΜΕΝΟΣ, ἀστειζομενος
ASTEIZOMENOS, asteizomenos
Sounds Like: as-TAY-zoh-me-nos
Translations: joking, jesting, making fun, a joker, one who jokes
From the root: ἈΣΤΕΙΖΩ
Part of Speech: Participle
Explanation: This word is a present middle/passive participle derived from the verb 'ἀστείζω' (asteizō). It describes someone who is joking, jesting, or making fun. It can function adjectivally, meaning 'the one who is joking,' or adverbially, describing an action performed while joking.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative, Present, Middle/Passive Participle
Strong’s number: G0792 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
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