ὈΡΕΤΗ, ὀρετη
ORETĒ, oretē
Sounds Like: o-REH-tay
Translations: reaching, stretching out, a reaching, a stretching out
From the root: ΟΡΕΤΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the act of reaching or stretching out. It describes the physical action of extending one's hand or body towards something, or it can metaphorically refer to an aspiration or desire to attain something.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Instances
Justin Martyr
- First Apology of Justin Martyr — 43:1
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΟΡΕΤΗ, appear in our texts.
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