ΝΟΝΟΙΣ, νονοις
NONOIS, nonois
Sounds Like: NOH-noys
Translations: grandparents, a grandparent, to grandparents, to a grandparent
From the root: ΝΟΝΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is not commonly found in classical Koine Greek texts like the New Testament or Septuagint. It appears to be a later or very rare form, possibly a misspelling, or a word from a specific dialect or period not widely attested. If it is a valid word, it would refer to 'grandparents' or 'a grandparent'. In the provided context, it is used in the dative plural, indicating 'to/for grandparents'.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine
Unknown: Yes
Instances
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
- Parable 1 — 1:4
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΝΟΝΟΣ, appear in our texts.
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