ἘΔΟΚΕΙΓΑΡ, ἐδοκειγαρ
EDOKEIGAR, edokeigar
Sounds Like: eh-DOH-kay-gar
Translations: it seemed for, for it seemed, for it was thought, for it appeared
From the root: ΔΟΚΕΩ, ΓΑΡ
Part of Speech: Verb, Conjunction
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from the verb 'δοκέω' (dokeō), meaning 'to seem' or 'to think', and the postpositive conjunction 'γάρ' (gar), meaning 'for' or 'because'. The combined word 'ἐδόκει γάρ' translates to 'for it seemed' or 'for it was thought'. It is used to introduce a reason or explanation for a preceding statement, indicating what was apparent or believed.
Inflection: Imperfect Indicative Active, 3rd Person Singular (for δοκέω); Does not inflect (for γάρ)
Strong’s numbers: G1380 (Lookup on BibleHub), G1063 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Five — 5:30
From the same root
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