Emmaus
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Latin Emmaus, from Koine Greek Ἐμμαοῦς (Emmaoûs), typically derived from Hebrew חמת (ḥammat, “hot spring”).
Pronunciation
[edit]- IPA(key): /ɪˈmeɪ.əs/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Proper noun
[edit]Emmaus
- A town mentioned in the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament, where Jesus is said to have appeared, after his death and resurrection, before two disciples. Various locations have been suggested.
- (historical) A former city in the West Bank, Palestine.
- A borough of Pennsylvania.
Synonyms
[edit]- (former Palestinian city): Imwas, Nicopolis, Emmaus Nicopolis
Translations
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[edit]Latin
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Borrowed from Koine Greek Ἐμμαοῦς (Emmaoûs), typically derived from Hebrew חמת (ḥammat, “hot spring”). .
Proper noun
[edit]Emmaūs n (indeclinable)
Declension
[edit]Indeclinable noun, with locative, singular only.
Case | Singular |
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Nominative | Emmaūs |
Genitive | Emmaūs |
Dative | Emmaūs |
Accusative | Emmaūs |
Ablative | Emmaūs |
Vocative | Emmaūs |
Locative | Emmaūs |
Descendants
[edit]- English: Emmaus
References
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- en:Historical settlements
- en:Places in Palestine
- en:Boroughs in Pennsylvania, USA
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