Redirected from θωϲειν, replacing lunate sigma Ϲϲ with normal sigma Σσ/ς.
ΘΩΣΕΙΝ, θωσειν
THŌSEIN, thōsein
Sounds Like: thoh-SEIN
Translations: to sharpen, to whet
From the root: ΘΩΣΣΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is an infinitive form of the verb 'thosso', meaning 'to sharpen' or 'to whet'. It describes the action of making something keen or pointed, often referring to tools or weapons. In a sentence, it would function as a verbal noun, indicating the act of sharpening.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Infinitive
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Isaiah — 46:7
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΘΩΣΣΩ, appear in our texts.
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