ΣΠΟΝΔΟΦΟΡΟΣ, σπονδοφορος
SPONDOPHOROS, spondophoros
Sounds Like: spon-doh-FOR-os
Translations: libation-bearer, treaty-bearer, one who brings libations, one who brings a treaty
From the root: ΣΠΟΝΔΗ, ΦΕΡΩ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'σπονδή' (libation, treaty) and 'φόρος' (bearing, bringing). It refers to someone who carries or brings libations, which were offerings of liquid poured out to a deity. It can also refer to someone who brings or carries a treaty, implying a messenger or representative involved in peace negotiations or agreements. It describes a person's role or function.
Inflection: Singular, Masculine or Feminine
Strong’s numbers: G4689 (Lookup on BibleHub), G5342 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 10:81
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΣΠΟΝΔΗ, ΦΕΡΩ, appear in our texts.
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