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ὅμηρος

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Gloss: a security treaty

Transliteration: homēros

Strong’s: G8505

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)
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