ἘΓΝΩΣΤΡΑΤΕΥΕΙΝ, ἐγνωστρατευειν
EGNŌSTRATEUEIN, egnōstrateuein
Sounds Like: eg-NOHS-trah-TEV-een
Translations: to know how to wage war, to know how to serve as a soldier, to be skilled in warfare
From the root: ΓΙΓΝΩΣΚΩ, ΣΤΡΑΤΕΥΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a compound verb, likely formed from 'γιγνώσκω' (to know) and 'στρατεύω' (to wage war, serve as a soldier). It means to know how to wage war or to be skilled in military service. It suggests a proficiency or understanding in the art of warfare. This specific compound is not commonly found in standard Koine Greek lexicons, suggesting it might be a unique formation or a rare usage.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Seven — 6:2
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΓΙΓΝΩΣΚΩ, ΣΤΡΑΤΕΥΩ, appear in our texts.
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