ΚΑΜΑΚΕΣ, καμακες
KAMAKES, kamakes
Sounds Like: kah-MAH-kes
Translations: poles, stakes, spears, javelins
From the root: ΚΑΜΑΞ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to poles, stakes, or sharpened pieces of wood, often used for military purposes such as javelins or spears, or for constructing fortifications. It can also refer to a pole used for fishing. In a general sense, it describes any long, pointed stick.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G2572 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
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