ΥΦΑΛΟΙΣ, υφαλοις
YPHALOIS, yphalois
Sounds Like: yoo-PHA-loys
Translations: (to) underwater, (to) submerged, (to) hidden
From the root: ΥΦΑΛΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is an adjective meaning 'underwater' or 'submerged'. It is a compound word formed from 'ὑπό' (hypo), meaning 'under', and 'ἅλς' (hals), meaning 'sea' or 'salt'. It is typically used to describe things that are located beneath the surface of the water, such as rocks or reefs, which can be dangerous to ships. In the provided context, 'ΥΦΑΛΟΙΣ' describes 'ΠΕΤΡΑΙΣ' (rocks), indicating 'underwater rocks'.
Inflection: Dative, Plural, All genders
Strong’s number: G5295 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Four — 10:28
From the same root
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