Strong's Lexicon moschos: calf, young bull Original Word: μόσχος Word Origin: Derived from a primary word Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5695 (עֵגֶל, egel): calf, young bull - H1241 (בָּקָר, baqar): cattle, herd Usage: The Greek word "moschos" refers to a young bull or calf. In the New Testament, it is often used in the context of sacrificial offerings or as a symbol of celebration and abundance. The term is used to denote a valuable and significant animal, often associated with feasting and joy. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish culture, calves were considered valuable livestock and were often used in sacrificial rituals as prescribed in the Mosaic Law. The offering of a calf was seen as a significant act of worship and atonement. Additionally, the fatted calf was a symbol of wealth and festivity, often slaughtered for special occasions and celebrations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a young shoot, a calf NASB Translation calf (4), calves (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3448: μόσχοςμόσχος, μόσχου, ὁ (cf. Schmidt, chapter 76, 12; Curtius, p. 593); 1. a tender, juicy, shoot; a sprout, of a plant or tree. 2. ὁ, ἡ, μόσχος offspring; a. of men ((cf. figurative English scion)), a boy, a girl, especially if fresh and delicate. b. of animals, a young one. 3. a calf, a bullock, a heifer; so everywhere in the Bible, and always masculine: Luke 15:23, 27, 30; Hebrews 9:12, 19; Revelation 4:7; (the Sept. chiefly for פַּר, a bull, especially a young bull; then for בָּקָר, cattle; for שׁור, an ox or a cow; also for עֵגֶל, a calf). ((Euripides, on.)) Probably strengthened for oschos (a shoot); a young bullock -- calf. Englishman's Concordance Luke 15:23 Adj-AMSGRK: φέρετε τὸν μόσχον τὸν σιτευτόν NAS: the fattened calf, kill KJV: the fatted calf, and kill INT: having brought the calf fattened Luke 15:27 Adj-AMS Luke 15:30 Adj-AMS Hebrews 9:12 N-GMP Hebrews 9:19 N-GMP Revelation 4:7 N-DMS Strong's Greek 3448 |