ΠΡΟΒΛΗΤΕΣ, προβλητες
PROBLĒTES, problētes
Sounds Like: pro-BLEE-tess
Translations: breakwaters, jetties, moles, bulwarks
From the root: ΠΡΟΒΛΗΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to structures built out into the water, such as breakwaters, jetties, or moles, which serve to protect a harbor or coastline from waves. It can also metaphorically refer to anything that acts as a defense or barrier. It is a compound word formed from πρό (pro, "before, in front of") and βάλλω (ballō, "to throw").
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G4264 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 4 Maccabees — 13:6
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