definition and origin of the ancient greek word "eopt".

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Request for Question Clarification by scriptor-ga on 08 Aug 2004 16:11 PDT

Dear tomba2,

I "eopt" meant to represent what the word would look like written in
modern Greek lower case characters? Or is "eopt" a transliteration to
Latin letters?

Also, it would be helpful to know the context and the source text of the word.

I have a certain idea what the word might mean, but in order to make
sure, I need this additional information first.

Regards,
Scriptor

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Clarification of Question by tomba2-ga on 08 Aug 2004 17:26 PDT

The word "eopt" is shown written in modern English.  I believe that it
refers to a group that existed in ancient greece, I would like to know
about the group and what the group represented. (The word cannot be
found in a modern English or greek dictionary--but it was in a quite
old English dictionary, no longer in my posession.)  Thanks, tomba2

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Request for Question Clarification by scriptor-ga on 08 Aug 2004 17:59 PDT

Thank you for that clarification. This is a very interesting task. I
will see if offline research in the library will lead me to useful
information on this word. In case my research produces interesting
results, I will let you know.

Scriptor

I found two words that are similar.  Perhaps the context of why you
are looking for this word would help.  I'm not sure if the spelling is
exact considering not all Greek characters translate directly.

Try these:

Greek: ???????
English: ekkopto
Pronounced: ek-kop'-to
Definition: from ek - ek 1537 and koptw - kopto 2875; to exscind;
figuratively, to frustrate:--cut down (off, out), hew down, hinder.
 

Greek: ?????
English: heorte
Pronounced: heh-or-tay'
Definition: of uncertain affinity; a festival:--feast, holyday.

Source: http://www.htmlbible.com/sacrednamebiblecom/kjvstrongs/STRGRK18.htm