ΒΕΛΗΠΡΟΣ, βεληπρος
BELĒPROS, belēpros
Sounds Like: beh-lee-PROSS
Translations: ready for arrows, arrow-ready
From the root: ΒΕΛΟΣ, ΠΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word appears to be a compound adjective, likely formed from the noun 'βέλος' (arrow, dart) and the preposition 'πρός' (towards, for). It describes something that is prepared or ready for arrows, or perhaps 'arrow-proof' or 'arrow-facing'. In the provided context, it seems to mean 'ready for shooting/release' in relation to arrows. It is not a commonly attested word in Koine Greek literature, suggesting it might be a rare compound, a specific technical term, or even a unique formation for the context.
Inflection: Does not inflect (likely used as an indeclinable adjective or adverbial phrase)
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Three — 7:125
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΒΕΛΟΣ, ΠΡΟΣ, appear in our texts.
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