ΛΟΧΩΝΤΩΝ, λοχωντων
LOCHŌNTŌN, lochōntōn
Sounds Like: loh-KHON-ton
Translations: lying in wait, ambushing, being in labor, giving birth
From the root: ΛΟΧΑΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a present active participle, genitive plural, of the verb 'λοχάω' (lochao), meaning 'to lie in wait' or 'to set an ambush'. It can also be related to 'λοχεύω' (locheuo), meaning 'to be in labor' or 'to give birth'. In the provided context, it likely refers to those who are lying in wait or ambushing. The genitive plural form indicates 'of those who are lying in wait' or 'of those who are giving birth'.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Genitive, Plural, Masculine, Feminine or Neuter
Strong’s number: G3037 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 9 — 4:83
From the same root
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