ΑἸΔΩΣΤΗΣ, αἰδωστης
AIDŌSTĒS, aidōstēs
Sounds Like: ahee-DOHSS
Translations: shame, modesty, reverence, awe, respect
From the root: ΑἸΔΩΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word appears to be a misspelling or a very rare/non-standard form of ΑἸΔΩΣ (aidos). ΑἸΔΩΣ refers to a sense of shame, modesty, reverence, or awe. It describes a feeling of respect or a moral reluctance to do something wrong, often implying a sense of honor or propriety. It can also refer to the feeling of disgrace or humiliation.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine (if it were ΑἸΔΩΣ); however, the form ΑἸΔΩΣΤΗΣ is not a standard inflection of ΑἸΔΩΣ. It is likely a misspelling.
Strong’s number: G0127 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Five — 3:21
From the same root
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