ἈΨΥΧΑ, ἀψυχα
APSYCHA, apsycha
Sounds Like: ap-SYOO-kha
Translations: lifeless, inanimate, without life, a lifeless thing, an inanimate thing
From the root: ἈΨΥΧΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is an adjective meaning 'lifeless' or 'inanimate'. It describes something that does not possess a soul or life. It is often used to refer to objects or things that are not living, such as musical instruments or idols, as seen in the example usage. It is a compound word formed from the privative prefix 'ἀ-' (a-), meaning 'without', and 'ψυχή' (psychē), meaning 'soul' or 'life'.
Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G0895 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 1:16
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Six — 4:22
Justin Martyr
- First Apology of Justin Martyr — 9:1
Mathetes
- Letter to Diognetus — 2:3
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- 1 Corinthians — 14:7
From the same root
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