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
- Book One — 26:231
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 4 — 8:231
Josephus' The Jewish War
Justin Martyr
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΕΡΜΑΙΟΣ.
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- ΕΡΜΑΙΟΥ — of Hermas
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