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ΕΡΜΑΙΟΝ, ερμαιον

ERMAION, ermaion

Sounds Like: er-MAI-on

Translations: a godsend, a stroke of luck, a windfall, a piece of good fortune

From the root: ΕΡΜΑΙΟΣ

Part of Speech: Noun

Explanation: This word refers to an unexpected piece of good fortune or a lucky find, often seen as a gift from the gods, particularly Hermes (hence the name). It describes something that comes as a great benefit or advantage, especially when it was not anticipated. It is typically used in a context where something turns out favorably by chance.

Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative

Strong’s number: G2061 (Lookup on BibleHub)


Instances

Josephus' Against Apion
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
Josephus' The Jewish War
  • Book One — 7:8
  • Book Four — 6:14
Justin Martyr
  • First Apology of Justin Martyr — 18:1
  • Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 5:3

From the same root

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