Strong's Lexicon botrus: Cluster (of grapes) Original Word: βότρυς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word for "cluster" or "bunch," particularly of grapes. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "botrus" is אֶשְׁכּוֹל (eshkol), which also means "cluster" or "bunch," particularly of grapes. This term is used in passages like Numbers 13:23, where the spies sent by Moses bring back a cluster of grapes from the Promised Land. Usage: The term "botrus" refers specifically to a cluster of grapes. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe the fruitfulness and abundance associated with vineyards and wine production, which are often symbolic of blessing and prosperity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Mediterranean cultures, vineyards and grape cultivation were central to agriculture and daily life. Grapes were not only a staple food but also essential for wine production, which held significant cultural and religious importance. The imagery of a grape cluster often symbolized fertility, abundance, and divine blessing. In Jewish tradition, the Promised Land was described as a land of vineyards and abundant produce, reinforcing the symbolism of grapes as a sign of God's provision. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a cluster of grapes NASB Translation clusters (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1009: βότρυςβότρυς, βότρυος, ὁ, a bunch or cluster of grapes: Revelation 14:18 (cf. Buttmann, 14 (13)). (Genesis 40:10; Numbers 13:24f. Greek writings from Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cluster, bunch of grapesOf uncertain derivation; a bunch (of grapes) -- (vine) cluster (of the vine). Forms and Transliterations βοτρυας βότρυας βότρυες βότρυϊ βότρυν βότρυος βότρυς βότρυσιν βούβαλον βούκεντρα βουκόλια βουκολίου βουκολίων botruas botryas bótryasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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