ΨΥΛΛΟΥ, ψυλλου
PSYLLOU, psyllou
Sounds Like: psee-LOO
Translations: of a flea, of the flea, a flea, flea
From the root: ΨΥΛΛΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a flea, a small, wingless, parasitic insect known for its jumping ability. The form "ΨΥΛΛΟΥ" is the genitive singular, meaning it indicates possession or origin, often translated as "of a flea" or "of the flea." It can be used in contexts describing something insignificant or easily dismissed, similar to how one might refer to a 'dog' or 'dead dog' in a derogatory or dismissive way.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
Strong’s number: G5587 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 1 Samuel — 24:15
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΨΥΛΛΟΣ.
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- ΨΥΛΛΟΣ — flea, a flea
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