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ΕΠΑΣΘΜΑΙΝΩΝ, επασθμαινων
EPASTHMAINŌN, epasthmainōn
Sounds Like: ep-asth-MAI-non
Translations: gasping, panting, breathing hard, out of breath
From the root: ΑΣΘΜΑΙΝΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word describes the action of gasping, panting, or breathing with difficulty, often due to exertion, fear, or distress. It implies a labored and audible breath. It is a compound word formed from the prefix ΕΠΙ (EPI), meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to', and ΑΣΘΜΑΙΝΩ (ASTHMAINŌ), meaning 'to gasp' or 'to pant'.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Masculine, Singular
Strong’s number: G0920 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- 4 Maccabees — 6:11
From the same root
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