ΣΜΥΡΝΑΙΩΝ, σμυρναιων
SMYRNAIŌN, smyrnaiōn
Sounds Like: smyr-NAI-ohn
Translations: (of) Smyrna, (of) the Smyrnaeans, Smyrnaean
From the root: ΣΜΥΡΝΑ
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective
Explanation: This word is the genitive plural form of 'Smyrnaean' (Σμυρναῖος), referring to the inhabitants of the ancient city of Smyrna. It is used to indicate possession or origin, meaning 'of the Smyrnaeans' or 'belonging to Smyrna'. It can also function adjectivally to describe something as 'Smyrnaean'.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine
Strong’s number: G4668 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Ignatius of Antioch
- Ignatius’ Letter to the Philadelphians — 11:2
- Ignatius’ Letter to Polycarp — 0:1
- Ignatius’ Letter to the Trallians — 13:1
- Ignatius’ Letter to the Magnesians — 15:1
From the same root
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