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ὅμηρος (homēros)

homēros

a security treaty

G8505 · Greek · New Testament · 0 verses

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Language
Koine Greek
Testament
New Testament
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0 verses
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Definition

Definition

1. a pledge for the maintenance of unity, a surety, a hostage , (Herdotus Historicus), attic
2. of things, a pledge, security , τὴν γῆν ὅμηρον ἔχειν (Thucydides)

derivation uncertain (ML)