ΚΑΤΑΦΟΡΑ, καταφορα
KATAPHORA, kataphora
Sounds Like: kah-tah-foh-RAH
Translations: descent, downfall, a descent, a downfall, a downpour, a storm, a deep sleep, a stupor
From the root: ΚΑΤΑΦΟΡΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun formed from the preposition κατά (down, against) and the verb φέρω (to carry, to bear). It generally refers to a 'descent' or 'downfall,' but its specific meaning can vary depending on the context. It can describe a physical descent, a moral or social decline, a sudden downpour of rain or hail, or even a deep, heavy sleep or stupor.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G2629 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Psalms of Solomon — 16:1
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