Lexicon burseus: Tanner Original Word: βυρσεύς Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tanner. From bursa (a hide); a tanner -- tanner. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom bursa (a hide) Definition a tanner NASB Translation tanner (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1038: βυρσεύςβυρσεύς, βυρσέως, ὁ (βύρσα a skin stripped off, a hide), a tanner: Acts 9:43; Acts 10:6, 32. (Artemidorus Daldianus, oneir. 4, 56.) (Cf. B. D. American edition under the word Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from βύρσα (búrsa), meaning "hide" or "leather."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for βυρσεύς, as the specific occupation of a tanner is not distinctly mentioned in the Old Testament. However, related concepts of working with hides and leather can be found in various contexts, such as the use of animal skins for clothing and tents. Usage: The term βυρσεύς is used in the New Testament to refer to a person who is engaged in the trade of tanning, specifically mentioned in the context of Simon the tanner. Context: The term βυρσεύς appears in the New Testament in the Book of Acts. It is used to describe Simon, a tanner, who lived by the sea in Joppa. In Acts 9:43, it is recorded, "And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon." The occupation of a tanner was considered lowly and often despised in Jewish society due to the handling of dead animals and the associated ceremonial uncleanliness. Despite this, Simon the tanner is noted for his hospitality to Peter, which signifies the breaking of social barriers and the inclusivity of the early Christian community. This setting also becomes significant as it precedes Peter's vision in Acts 10, which leads to the acceptance of Gentiles into the Christian faith. The mention of Simon's profession highlights the humble and diverse backgrounds of early Christian converts and the transformative power of the Gospel. Forms and Transliterations βυρσει βυρσεί βυρσεῖ βυρσεως βυρσέως bursei burseos burseōs byrsei byrseî byrseos byrseōs byrséos byrséōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 9:43 N-DMSGRK: τινι Σίμωνι βυρσεῖ NAS: in Joppa with a tanner [named] Simon. KJV: one Simon a tanner. INT: a certain Simon a tanner Acts 10:6 N-DMS Acts 10:32 N-GMS Strong's Greek 1038 |
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