ΚΟΥΦΙΣΜΟΝ, κουφισμον
KOUPHISMON, kouphismon
Sounds Like: koo-FISS-mon
Translations: relief, alleviation, a relief, an alleviation
From the root: ΚΟΥΦΙΣΜΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the act of lightening a burden, providing relief, or alleviating a difficult situation. It describes the state or action of making something lighter or easier to bear, often in a metaphorical sense regarding troubles or burdens. It is a compound word derived from the verb 'κουφίζω' (kouphizo), meaning 'to lighten' or 'to relieve'.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G2892 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 4 — 8:254
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Five — 8:15
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