Strong's Lexicon opóra: Harvest, late summer, autumn Original Word: ὀπώρα Word Origin: Derived from a combination of the Greek words "ὀπ-" (op-), meaning "ripe" or "mature," and "ὥρα" (hora), meaning "time" or "season." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent conceptually related to "opóra" is קָצִיר (qatsir), Strong's Hebrew 7105, which also refers to the harvest or the act of reaping. Usage: The term "opóra" refers to the season of harvest, particularly late summer or early autumn, when fruits and crops are ripe and ready for gathering. It signifies a time of abundance and fulfillment, often associated with the completion of growth cycles and the gathering of produce. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "opóra" was a significant time of year, marking the end of the growing season and the beginning of the harvest. This period was crucial for agrarian societies, as it determined the availability of food and resources for the coming months. The harvest season was often celebrated with festivals and communal gatherings, reflecting gratitude for the bounty provided by the land. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps from the same as opisthen and hóra Definition late summer, ripe fruits NASB Translation fruit (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3703: ὀπώραὀπώρα, ὀπωρας, ἡ (derived by some from ὄπις (cf. ὀπίσω), έ῾τομαι, and ὥρα; hence, the time that follows the ὥρα (Curtius, § 522); by others from ὀπός (cf. our sap) juice, and ὥρα, i. e. the time of juicy fruits, the time when fruits become ripe), from Homer down; 1. "the season which succeeds θέρος, from the rising of Sirius to that of Arcturus," i. e. late summer, early autumn, our dog-days (the year being divided into seven seasons as follows: ἔαρ, θέρος, ὀπώρα, φθινόπωρον, σπορητός, χειμών, φυταλία). 2. ripe fruits (of trees): σου τῆς ἐπιθυμίας τῆς ψυχῆς for ὧν ἡ ψυχή σου ἐπιθυμεῖ, Revelation 18:14. (Jeremiah 47:10 Apparently from the base of opse and hora; properly, even-tide of the (summer) season (dog-days), i.e. (by implication) ripe fruit -- fruit. see GREEK opse see GREEK hora |
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