ΨΙΘΥΡΟΝ, ψιθυρον
PSITHYRON, psithyron
Sounds Like: psee-THOO-ron
Translations: whisper, a whisper, whispering, a whispering, slanderer, a slanderer, whisperer, a whisperer
From the root: ΨΙΘΥΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective
Explanation: This word can function as a noun meaning 'whisper' or 'whispering', referring to a soft, low sound, often made by speaking quietly. It can also refer to a 'whisperer' or 'slanderer', someone who secretly spreads rumors or malicious gossip. As an adjective, it means 'whispering' or 'slanderous'. It describes actions or people involved in secretive or harmful communication.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G5587 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Sirach — 28:13
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Sirach — 28:13
From the same root
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