ΣΚΙΟΕΙΔΗ, σκιοειδη
SKIOEIDĒ, skioeidē
Sounds Like: skee-oh-AY-dee
Translations: shadowy, shadow-like, phantom-like, a shadowy thing
From the root: ΣΚΙΑ, ΕΙΔΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound adjective meaning 'shadowy' or 'shadow-like'. It describes something that resembles a shadow, is indistinct, or lacks substance, like a phantom or an illusion. It can be used to describe appearances, forms, or even concepts that are not clearly defined or are insubstantial.
Inflection: Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Plural
Strong’s number: G4639 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 4:56
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΣΚΙΑ, ΕΙΔΟΣ, appear in our texts.
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