ΚΙΒΔΗΛΟΥΣ, κιβδηλους
KIBDĒLOUS, kibdēlous
Sounds Like: KIB-day-looss
Translations: counterfeit, false, adulterated, base, spurious, a counterfeit, a false one
From the root: ΚΙΒΔΗΛΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes something that is not genuine, but rather counterfeit, false, or adulterated. It can refer to things that are not what they appear to be, such as false coins, or to people who are deceitful or insincere. It is often used to describe something that has been debased or corrupted.
Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Accusative
Instances
1 Enoch Greek Collection
- 1 Enoch — 10:9
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Enoch — 10:9
From the same root
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