ΔΩΡΟΔΕΚΤΩΝ, δωροδεκτων
DŌRODEKTŌN, dōrodektōn
Sounds Like: doh-roh-DEK-tohn
Translations: bribe-taker, a bribe-taker, receiver of gifts, corrupt official
From the root: ΔΩΡΟΔΕΚΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun, formed from 'δῶρον' (gift) and 'δέχομαι' (to receive). It refers to someone who accepts gifts, particularly in a negative sense, implying someone who takes bribes or is corrupt. It describes a person who is receptive to presents, often with the implication of being swayed or influenced by them.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Strong’s number: G1433 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Job — 15:34
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Job — 15:34
From the same root
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