Lexicon lips: West, Western Original Word: λίψ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance southwest. Probably from leibo (to pour a "libation"); the south(- west) wind (as bringing rain, i.e. (by extension) the south quarter) -- southwest. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom leibó (to pour) Definition the southwest wind NASB Translation southwest (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3047: λίψλίψ, λιβός, ὁ (from λείβω (to pour forth), because it brings moisture); 1. the southwest wind: Herodotus 2, 25; Polybius 10, 10, 3; others. 2. the quarter of the heavens whence the southwest wind blows: Acts 27:12 (on which see βλέπω, 3 and κατά, II. 1 c.) (Genesis 13:14; Genesis 20:1; Numbers 2:10; Deuteronomy 33:23). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "λίψ" as a specific term for the southwest wind, the Hebrew Bible does reference winds in general. For example, the Hebrew word "רוּחַ" (ruach, Strong's Hebrew 7307) is used to denote "wind" or "spirit." The concept of directional winds is implied in various passages, though not specifically named as "southwest wind." Usage: The word "λίψ" is used in ancient Greek literature to denote the southwest wind, which was significant in navigation and weather patterns in the Mediterranean region. However, it does not appear in the New Testament of the Bible. Context: • The term "λίψ" is not directly found in the New Testament scriptures. However, understanding the term is valuable for comprehending the cultural and geographical context of the biblical world, particularly in relation to maritime activities. The southwest wind, or "λίψ," was one of the winds that sailors in the Mediterranean would have been familiar with, influencing their travel and trade routes. |
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