ΥΣΠΛΗΓΟΣ, υσπληγος
YSPLĒGOS, ysplēgos
Sounds Like: hoos-PLEE-gos
Translations: (of) the starting gate, (of) the barrier, (of) the rope
From the root: ΥΣΠΛΗΞ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the starting gate or barrier used in ancient Greek stadia for foot races or chariot races. It was a mechanism designed to ensure a fair start for all competitors. The word is a compound of two parts: 'hys' (ὕς), meaning 'swine' or 'pig', and 'plēx' (πλῆξ), meaning 'a stroke' or 'a blow'. The 'pig' element might refer to the shape or action of the barrier, or perhaps the sound it made when released. It is used to describe the point from which a race begins.
Inflection: Genitive, Singular, Masculine
Strong’s number: G5273 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Three — 5:21
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