ΚΑΤΑΣΧΩΝΕἸΣ, κατασχωνεἰς
KATASCHŌNEIS, kataschōneis
Sounds Like: kah-tah-skhoh-NEH-ees
Translations: to dig down, to dig up, to dig away, to undermine
From the root: ΚΑΤΑΣΧΩΝΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb describes the action of digging, specifically digging down, digging up, or undermining something. It implies a thorough or destructive digging action, often to remove or destabilize. It can be used in contexts where one is excavating or removing earth.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Second Person, Singular
Strong’s number: G2701 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 14:20
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