Strong's Lexicon optos: Roasted, cooked Original Word: ὀπτός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὀπτάω (optáō), meaning "to roast" or "to cook." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "optos," the concept of roasting or cooking food can be related to Hebrew terms like צָלָה (tsalah), which means "to roast" or "to broil," as seen in various Old Testament sacrificial contexts. Usage: The term "optos" is used in the New Testament to describe food that has been cooked or roasted. It specifically refers to the preparation of food by heat, indicating a process of making food ready for consumption. This term is used in contexts where the preparation of food is significant, often highlighting the provision and sustenance given by God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman world, cooking food was a daily activity that involved various methods such as boiling, baking, and roasting. Roasting was a common method for preparing fish and meat, especially during communal meals and religious feasts. The act of cooking was not only a practical necessity but also held cultural and religious significance, often associated with hospitality and fellowship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition roasted NASB Translation broiled (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3702: ὀπτόςὀπτός, ὀπτη, ὀπτον (ὀπτάω (to roast, cook)), cooked, broiled: Luke 24:42. (Exodus 12:8, 9; in classical Greek from Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance broiled. From an obsolete verb akin to hepso (to "steep"); cooked, i.e. Roasted -- broiled. Forms and Transliterations οπτά οπτόν οπτου οπτού ὀπτοῦ optou optoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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