ἘΠΑΛΞΕΩΝ, ἐπαλξεων
EPALXEŌN, epalxeōn
Sounds Like: ep-ALX-eh-ohn
Translations: of battlements, of parapets, of ramparts, of breastworks
From the root: ἘΠΑΛΞΙΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the defensive structures found on walls, castles, or fortifications, such as battlements, parapets, or ramparts. It describes the protective barriers from behind which defenders could fight or observe. In a sentence, it would indicate something belonging to or associated with these defensive structures, often in a context of defense or siege.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Feminine
Strong’s number: G1895 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Sirach — 9:13
From the same root
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