ἘΚΚΑΥΣΗ, ἐκκαυση
EKKAUSĒ, ekkausē
Sounds Like: ek-KOW-sis
Translations: burning, a burning, inflammation, lust, a lust
From the root: ΕΚΚΑΥΣΙΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a burning or inflammation, often used metaphorically to describe intense passion or lust. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐκ' (ek), meaning 'out of' or 'from', and 'καῦσις' (kausis), meaning 'burning'. It can describe a physical burning sensation or a strong, consuming desire.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G1576 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
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