Strong's Lexicon dexiolabos: Bowman, archer Original Word: δεξιολάβος Word Origin: From δεξιός (dexios, meaning "right hand" or "right side") and λαμβάνω (lambanō, meaning "to take" or "to receive") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent for an archer or bowman can be found in entries such as Strong's Hebrew 7198 (קֶשֶׁת, qeshet) for "bow" and 3384 (יָרָה, yarah) for "to shoot" or "to throw." Usage: The term "dexiolabos" refers to a type of soldier, specifically an archer or bowman, who would typically be positioned on the right side in military formations. This positioning was strategic, as the right side was considered the place of honor and strength. The term emphasizes the skill and precision required of an archer in ancient warfare. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient military contexts, archers played a crucial role in battles, providing ranged attacks that could disrupt enemy formations before close combat ensued. The right side of a formation was traditionally the strongest, often led by the most skilled warriors. The use of "dexiolabos" highlights the importance of archers in maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of the army's right flank. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dexios and lambanó Definition probably a spearman or slinger NASB Translation spearmen (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1187: δεξιολάβοςδεξιολάβος, δεξιολαβου, ὁ (δεξιός and λαμβάνω), a word unknown to the earlier writings, found in Constantinus Porphyrogenitus ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spearman. From dexios and lambano; a guardsman (as if taking the right) or light-armed soldier -- spearman. see GREEK dexios see GREEK lambano Forms and Transliterations δεξιολαβους δεξιολάβους dexiolabous dexiolábousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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