ΘΥΡΕΩΦΟΡΟΙ, θυρεωφοροι
THYREŌPHOROI, thyreōphoroi
Sounds Like: thoo-reh-oh-PHO-roy
Translations: shield-bearers, a shield-bearer
From the root: ΘΥΡΕΟΣ, ΦΟΡΕΩ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word meaning 'shield-bearers'. It refers to soldiers or individuals who carry a large, oblong shield (a 'thureos'). It describes those equipped with such defensive armor, often implying their role in battle or as guards.
Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative
Strong’s number: G2375 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 1 Chronicles — 12:24
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΘΥΡΕΟΣ, ΦΟΡΕΩ, appear in our texts.
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