ἈΣΥΛΟΥΣ, ἀσυλους
ASYLOUS, asylous
Sounds Like: ah-SY-loos
Translations: inviolable, inviolate, safe, secure, unplundered, unmolested
From the root: ἈΣΥΛΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes something or someone that is safe from violence, plunder, or violation. It can refer to places, persons, or things that are protected by law or custom, often with a religious connotation, meaning they cannot be harmed or robbed. It is a compound word formed from the negative prefix 'α-' (a-) meaning 'not' and 'σῦλον' (sylon) meaning 'right of seizure' or 'plunder'.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine or Feminine
Strong’s number: G852 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 15 — 5:136
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