ΞΙΦΗΦΟΡΟΝ, ξιφηφορον
XIPHĒPHORON, xiphēphoron
Sounds Like: xee-fee-PHO-ron
Translations: sword-bearing, armed with a sword, a sword-bearing
From the root: ΞΙΦΗΦΟΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is a compound adjective meaning 'sword-bearing' or 'armed with a sword'. It describes something or someone that carries or is equipped with a sword. It is formed from the words 'ξίφος' (xiphos), meaning 'sword', and 'φέρω' (pherō), meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'. It can be used to describe a person, an object, or even a hand that is holding a sword.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G3580 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- 4 Maccabees — 16:20
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 4 Maccabees — 16:20
From the same root
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