Strong's Lexicon opsimos: Late, latter Original Word: ὄψιμος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ὀψέ (opse), meaning "late" or "afterward." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4456 מַלְקוֹשׁ (malkosh) - Refers to the "latter rain" in the Hebrew Bible, as seen in passages like Joel 2:23 and Deuteronomy 11:14. Usage: The term "opsimos" is used in the New Testament to describe something that occurs later in time, particularly in reference to the agricultural cycle. It is often associated with the "latter rain," which is crucial for the maturation of crops. Cultural and Historical Background: In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, the timing of rains was critical for successful farming. The "early rain" would typically fall in the autumn, softening the ground for plowing and sowing, while the "latter rain" would come in the spring, helping to mature the crops for harvest. This cycle was essential for the sustenance of the community and was often seen as a sign of God's provision and blessing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom opse Definition the latter rain NASB Translation late (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3797: ὄψιμοςὄψιμος, ὄψιμον (ὀψέ), late, latter (Homer, Iliad 2, 325; ὀψιμωτατος σπόρος, Xenophon, oec. 17, 4f; ἐν τοῖς ὀψιμοις τῶν ὑδάτων, of the time of subsidence of the waters of the Nile, Diodorus 1, 10; (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 51f)): ὄψιμον ὑετόν, the latter or vernal rain, which falls chiefly in the months of March and April just before the harvest (opposed to the autumnal or πρώϊμος (cf. B. D. under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spring rainFrom opse; later, i.e. Vernal (showering) -- latter. see GREEK opse Forms and Transliterations όψιμα οψιμον όψιμον ὄψιμον όψιμος opsimon ópsimonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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