ΑΝΤΙΨΥΧΟΝ, αντιψυχον
ANTIPSYCHON, antipsychon
Sounds Like: an-tee-PSY-khon
Translations: a ransom, a substitute, a life for a life, a soul for a soul
From the root: ΑΝΤΙΨΥΧΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun formed from "anti" (meaning 'instead of' or 'in place of') and "psyche" (meaning 'soul' or 'life'). It refers to something given in exchange for another, specifically a life or soul given as a ransom or substitute for another life. It emphasizes the idea of an equivalent exchange, often in the context of redemption or atonement.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G0487 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- 4 Maccabees — 17:21
From the same root
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