hexapla

hex·a·pla

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hek-suh-pluh]
- /ˈhɛk sə plə/
- /hˈeksaplə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hek-suh-pluh]
- /ˈhɛk sə plə/

Definitions of hexapla word

noun hexapla an edition of a book, especially the Old Testament, containing six versions or texts in parallel columns, especially the edition compiled by Origen. 1
noun hexapla an edition of the Old Testament compiled by Origen, containing six versions of the text 0
noun hexapla an edition having six versions arranged in parallel columns 0
noun hexapla Origen's edition of the Old Testament 0
noun hexapla An edition of the Bible in six versions or languages. 0

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Origin of hexapla

First appearance:

before 1600

One of the 39% oldest English words

1600-10; < Greek Hexaplâ (title of Origen's edition), neuter plural of hexaploûs, hexaplóos sixfold, equivalent to hexa- hexa- + -ploûs, -ploos -fold

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Parts of speech for Hexapla

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exclamation

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hexapla popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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