ΒΑΚΧΟΙ, βακχοι
BAKCHOI, bakchoi
Sounds Like: BAK-koy
Translations: Bacchi, Bacchants, followers of Bacchus, followers of Dionysus
From the root: ΒΑΚΧΟΙ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: ΒΑΚΧΟΙ refers to the followers or devotees of Bacchus (Dionysus), the Greek god of wine, revelry, and ecstasy. These individuals participated in ecstatic rituals and celebrations associated with the god, often characterized by frenzied dancing, music, and sometimes wild behavior. The term is used to describe those who are initiated into or participate in the Bacchic mysteries.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G0979 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
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