Strong's Lexicon sukon: Fig Original Word: σῦκον Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word for "fig." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H8384 (תְּאֵנָה, te'enah): The Hebrew word for fig, often used in the Old Testament to describe the fruit and the tree. Usage: The term "sukon" refers to the fruit of the fig tree, a common and significant fruit in the Mediterranean region. In the Bible, figs are often used symbolically to represent prosperity, peace, and judgment. The fig tree itself is frequently mentioned in parables and teachings of Jesus, illustrating spiritual truths. Cultural and Historical Background: Figs were a staple in the diet of ancient Near Eastern cultures, including Israel. They were valued for their sweetness and nutritional content. The fig tree was one of the first plants cultivated by humans and is often associated with abundance and blessing. In biblical times, the presence of figs and fig trees was a sign of a prosperous land. The fig tree's growth cycle also made it a useful metaphor for spiritual lessons. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a fig NASB Translation figs (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4810: σῦκονσῦκον, σύκου, τό, from Homer down, Hebrew תְּאֵנָה, a fig, the ripe fruit of ἡ συκῆ (which see): Matthew 7:16; Mark 11:13; Luke 6:44; James 3:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fig. Apparently a primary word; a fig -- fig. Forms and Transliterations συκα σύκα σῦκα σύκον σύκου συκων συκών σύκων suka sukon sukōn syka sŷka sykon sykōn sýkon sýkōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 7:16 N-ANPGRK: ἀπὸ τριβόλων σῦκα NAS: [bushes] nor figs from thistles, KJV: thorns, or figs of thistles? INT: from thistles figs Mark 11:13 N-GNP Luke 6:44 N-ANP James 3:12 N-ANP |
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