ΔΕΙΠΟΛΛΑ, δειπολλα
DEIPOLLA, deipolla
Sounds Like: DEH-pol-LA
Translations: it is necessary to say much, it is necessary to say many things, it is necessary to say a lot
From the root: ΔΕΙ, ΠΟΛΥΣ
Part of Speech: Adverb
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from δεῖ (dei), meaning "it is necessary" or "one must," and πολλά (polla), the neuter plural of πολύς (polys), meaning "much" or "many." When combined, it forms an adverbial phrase meaning "it is necessary to say much" or "it is necessary to say many things." It indicates that a lengthy explanation or a large number of points are required or implied.
Inflection: Does not inflect (adverbial phrase)
Strong’s numbers: G1163 (Lookup on BibleHub), G4183 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Two — 16:47
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