Strong’s G3637

ὀκταήμερος

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

oktaémeros

Pronunciation

ok-tah-AY-mer-os

Definition

Eight days old

Meaning

of or belonging to the eighth day, eight days old.

Usage

The term "oktaémeros" is used to describe something that is eight days old. In the context of the New Testament, it specifically refers to the age at which Jewish male infants were circumcised according to the Law of Moses.

Bible references

Philippians 3:5