ΕἸΡΩΝ, εἰρων
EIRŌN, eirōn
Sounds Like: ei-ROHN
Translations: dissembler, ironist, a dissembler, an ironist
From the root: ΕΙΡΩΝ
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective
Explanation: This word refers to a dissembler, someone who feigns ignorance or pretends to be less than they are, often for the purpose of deception or to subtly mock. It can also describe someone who uses irony, saying the opposite of what they mean, typically in a humorous or sarcastic way. In ancient Greek thought, it was sometimes contrasted with the 'alazon' (braggart).
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G1596 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
From the same root
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- ΕΙΡΩΝ — dissembler, hypocrite, deceiver, an ironical person
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