ἘΦΡΑΞΑΝΤΟ, ἐφραξαντο
EPHRAXANTO, ephraxanto
Sounds Like: eph-RAX-an-toh
Translations: they fenced, they hedged, they blocked, they stopped, they closed, they shut
From the root: ΦΡΆΣΣΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word describes the action of fencing, hedging, blocking, or stopping something. It implies creating a barrier or obstruction. It is used to describe actions like building a fence around a vineyard, stopping mouths, or closing off a path. In the provided context, it refers to the act of blocking or protecting oneself, such as blocking ears against a cry or bodies against projectiles.
Inflection: Aorist, Indicative, Middle Voice, 3rd Person, Plural
Strong’s number: G5420 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
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