Strong's Lexicon eriphos: Kid, young goat Original Word: ἐρίφος Word Origin: Derived from a primary word meaning "a kid" or "young goat." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1423 גְּדִי (gedi) – kid, young goat - H5795 עֵז (ez) – goat Usage: The Greek word "eriphos" refers to a young goat or kid. In biblical contexts, it is often used metaphorically to represent those who are separated from the righteous, as seen in the parable of the sheep and the goats. The term is used to illustrate spiritual truths, particularly in distinguishing between those who follow God's will and those who do not. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, goats were common livestock and held economic and religious significance. They were used for milk, meat, and sacrificial offerings. In Jewish tradition, goats were part of the sacrificial system, and the "scapegoat" ritual on the Day of Atonement involved a goat symbolically bearing the sins of the people. The distinction between sheep and goats in biblical parables reflects cultural understandings of these animals' behaviors and roles. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2056 ériphos (a masculine noun) – a goat; "a kid, he-goat" (BAGD); (figuratively) any person not submissive to Christ, especially the unredeemed who are rebellious against God to the core. See 2055 (eríphion). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a young goat NASB Translation goats (1), young goat (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance young goat, kid. Perhaps from the same as erion (through the idea of hairiness); a kid or (genitive case) goat -- goat, kid. see GREEK erion Forms and Transliterations εριφον έριφον ἔριφον ερίφους ερίφω εριφων ερίφων ἐρίφων eriphon eriphōn eríphon eríphōn ériphonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 25:32 N-GMPGRK: ἀπὸ τῶν ἐρίφων NAS: separates the sheep from the goats; KJV: [his] sheep from the goats: INT: from the goats Luke 15:29 N-AMS Strong's Greek 2056 |
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