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ὀκταήμερος
oktaēmeros
G3637
G:A Greek

eighth day

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oktaemeros describes the eighth-day timing of the circumcision stated in Philippians 3:5.

The attested use marks the eighth-day timing attached to circumcision in Philippians 3:5.

Senses in use

  1. Eighth-day timing of circumcision · dominant

    In Philippians 3:5, the nominative singular masculine adjective occurs in the clause about circumcision; the APB renders the verse, "Circumcised on the eighth day," before identifying Israel, Benjamin, and the law.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Philippians 3:5, the APB presents the clause as "Circumcised on the eighth day." This clause provides the verse-level presentation rather than a precise token-by-token rendering.

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