◄ 1187. dexiolabos ►
Berean Strong's Lexicon dexiolabos: Bowman, archer Original Word: δεξιολάβος Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: dexiolabos Pronunciation: dex-ee-ol'-ab-os Phonetic Spelling: (dex-ee-ol-ab'-os) Definition: Bowman, archer Meaning: one posted on the right hand, a spear-man. 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 Origin from dexios and lambanó Definition probably a spearman or slinger NASB Translation spearmen (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1187: δεξιολάβος δεξιολάβος, δεξιολαβου, ὁ (δεξιός and λαμβάνω), a word unknown to the earlier writings, found in Constantinus Porphyrogenitus (10th century) de them. 1, 1, who speaks of δεξιολαβοι, as a kind of soldiers, in company with bowmen (τοξοφοροι) and peltasts; (they are also mentioned by Theophylact Simocatta (hist. 4, 1) in the 7th century; see the quotations in Meyer). Since in Acts 23:23 two hundred of them are ordered to be ready, apparently spearmen are referred to (carrying a lance in the right hand); and so the Vulg. has taken it. The great number spoken of conflicts with the interpretation of those who suppose them to be soldiers whose duty it was to guard captives bound by a chain on the right hand. Meyer at the passage understands them to be (either) javelin men (or slingers). 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 dexiolábous Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 23:23 N-AMP GRK: ἑβδομήκοντα καὶ δεξιολάβους διακοσίους ἀπὸ NAS: horsemen and two hundred spearmen. KJV: and spearmen two hundred, INT: seventy and spearmen two hundred for Strong's Greek 1187 1 Occurrence δεξιολάβους — 1 Occ.