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ΒΑΣΚΑΝΙΑΣ, βασκανιας
BASKANIAS, baskanias
Sounds Like: bas-ka-NEE-as
Translations: (of) envy, (of) the evil eye, (of) witchcraft, (of) a spell
From the root: ΒΑΣΚΑΝΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to envy, especially a malicious envy that can bring harm, often associated with the 'evil eye' or a malevolent gaze. It can also denote witchcraft or a magical spell. It is used to describe the source or nature of such negative influences.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Strong’s number: G0940 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- 4 Maccabees — 2:15
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 4 Maccabees — 2:15
From the same root
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