ἘΛΙΟΥΝ, ἐλιουν
ELIOUN, elioun
Sounds Like: eh-lee-OON
Translations: to anoint, to oil
From the root: ἘΛΙΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'ελίω', meaning 'to anoint' or 'to oil'. It describes the action of applying oil or ointment, often for medicinal, ceremonial, or cosmetic purposes. As an infinitive, it functions like the English 'to anoint' or 'to oil', indicating the purpose or potential of an action.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Job — 38:1
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ἘΛΙΩ, appear in our texts.
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