ΟἸΑ, οἰα
OIA, oia
Sounds Like: OY-ah
Translations: such as, what sort of, of what kind, rudder, tiller, helm
From the root: ΟἸΟΣ, ΟἸΑΞ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This word has two primary meanings depending on its origin. It can be the neuter plural form of the adjective 'οἷος' (hoios), meaning 'such as,' 'of what kind,' or 'what sort of.' In this sense, it is used to introduce a comparison or to express quality. Alternatively, it can be the nominative or accusative plural of the noun 'οἴαξ' (oiaks), which refers to a 'rudder,' 'tiller,' or 'helm' of a ship, the instrument used for steering. The context of the sentence determines which meaning is intended.
Inflection: Neuter Plural (of οἷος); Nominative Plural or Accusative Plural (of οἴαξ)
Strong’s numbers: G3634 (Lookup on BibleHub), G3635 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Justin Martyr
- Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 5:4
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΟἸΟΣ, ΟἸΑΞ, appear in our texts.
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