ΔΙΛΙΑ, διλια
DILIA, dilia
Sounds Like: day-LEE-ah
Translations: cowardice, timidity, fear, a cowardice
From the root: ΔΕΙΛΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the quality or state of being a coward, characterized by a lack of courage or boldness. It describes a feeling of fear or apprehension that prevents one from taking action or facing danger. The provided word 'ΔΙΛΙΑ' appears to be a common misspelling or a variant spelling of 'ΔΕΙΛΙΑ' (deilia) in ancient manuscripts, likely due to the similarity in pronunciation or scribal error.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G1167 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Proverbs — 19:15
From the same root
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