Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὀκταήμερος”
Understanding oktaḗmeros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
the eighth day. - an eight-day old person or act
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὀκταήμερος
Phoneticok-tah-ay'-mer-os
Transliterationoktaḗmeros
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the eighth day. - an eight-day old person or act
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Philippians 3:5 | “Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;” Word: ὀκταήμερος (oktaḗmeros) |