ΠΡΟΣΕΥΣΧΟΛΕΙΝ, προσευσχολειν
PROSEUSCHOLEIN, proseuscholein
Sounds Like: pros-yoo-skho-LEIN
Translations: to be diligently occupied with, to devote oneself to, to apply oneself to
From the root: ΠΡΟΣΕΥΣΧΟΛΕΙΝ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from 'πρός' (to, toward), 'εὖ' (well, good), and 'σχολάζω' (to have leisure, to be at leisure, to devote oneself to). It means to be well and diligently occupied with something, to apply oneself thoroughly, or to devote one's leisure time and effort to a particular task or subject. It implies a focused and dedicated engagement.
Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 2 — 9:231
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Four — 10:6
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΠΡΟΣΕΥΣΧΟΛΕΙΝ, appear in our texts.
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