Strong's Lexicon botané: Plant, herb, vegetation Original Word: βοτάνη Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb "boskō" (βόσκω), meaning "to feed" or "to graze." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "botané" is דֶּשֶׁא (deshe', Strong's Hebrew 1877), which means "grass" or "herbage," and עֵשֶׂב ('eseb, Strong's Hebrew 6212), meaning "herb" or "plant." Usage: The term "botané" refers to plants or vegetation, particularly those that are used for food or grazing. In the context of the New Testament, it is often associated with the natural provision of God for His creation, emphasizing the sustenance and life that plants provide. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Mediterranean world, plants and herbs were essential for daily life, providing food, medicine, and materials for various uses. Agriculture was a central part of the economy and daily sustenance, and the growth of plants was often seen as a sign of divine blessing and provision. The use of "botané" in the New Testament reflects this understanding, highlighting the importance of God's creation in sustaining life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom boskó Definition grass, fodder NASB Translation vegetation (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1008: βοτάνηβοτάνη, βοτανης, ἡ (βόσκω), an herb fit for fodder, green herb, growing plant: Hebrews 6:7. (Homer, Pindar, Plato, Euripides, Diodorus, Aelian, others, the Sept. for דֶּשֶׁא, חָצִיר, עֵשֶׂב. (Metaphorically, of men, Ignatius ad Eph. 10, 3 [ET]; ad Trall. 6, 1 [ET]; ad Philad. 3, 1 [ET]).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance herb. From bosko; herbage (as if for grazing) -- herb. see GREEK bosko Forms and Transliterations βοτάνη βοτανην βοτάνην βοτρύδια botanen botanēn botánen botánēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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