ΕΥΝΟΥΧΟΙ, ευνουχοι
EUNOUCHOI, eunouchoi
Sounds Like: yoo-NOO-khoi
Translations: eunuchs, castrated men, chamberlains, officials
From the root: ΕΥΝΟΥΧΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a castrated man, often employed in ancient courts as a chamberlain or official, particularly in charge of the royal harem. It can also refer to any high-ranking court official, even if not literally castrated, due to the historical association of eunuchs with such positions. In a broader sense, it can metaphorically describe someone who has renounced marriage for the sake of the kingdom of heaven.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2135 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
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