ΣΦΗΚΙΑΝ, σφηκιαν
SPHĒKIAN, sphēkian
Sounds Like: sfee-KEE-an
Translations: hornet, a hornet
From the root: ΣΦΗΚΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a hornet, a large stinging insect similar to a wasp. In ancient texts, it is often used metaphorically to describe a plague, a terror, or a divine judgment that drives out enemies, much like a swarm of hornets would drive people away.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G5359 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Joshua — 24:12
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