Strong's Lexicon hapalos: Soft, tender Original Word: ἁπαλός Word Origin: Derived from the root ἁπαλ- (hapal-), which conveys the idea of softness or tenderness. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἁπαλός, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like רַךְ (rakh), meaning soft or tender, which is used in contexts such as describing a tender heart or gentle spirit. Usage: The Greek adjective ἁπαλός (hapalos) is used to describe something that is soft or tender, often in a physical sense. It can also imply gentleness or delicacy in a metaphorical sense. In the context of the New Testament, it may be used to describe physical attributes or to convey a sense of gentleness in character or demeanor. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of softness or tenderness could be associated with both positive and negative connotations. Positively, it might describe the desirable qualities of gentleness and compassion. Negatively, it could imply weakness or lack of fortitude. In the Greco-Roman world, where strength and resilience were often prized, the use of ἁπαλός might carry nuanced implications depending on the context. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition tender NASB Translation tender (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 527: ἁπαλόςἁπαλός, ἁπαλή, ἁπαλόν, tender: of the branch of a tree, when full of sap, Matthew 24:32; Mark 13:28. (From Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tender. Of uncertain derivation; soft -- tender. Forms and Transliterations απαλή απαλόν απαλος απαλός ἁπαλὸς απαλότητα απαλότητος απαλούς απαλυνεί απαλωθή απαλώτερα απαναίνου απημαυρώθησαν απηναισχύντησας απηνήνατο ηπαλύνθη ηπαλύνθησαν apalos hapalos hapalòsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 24:32 Adj-NMSGRK: αὐτῆς γένηται ἁπαλὸς καὶ τὰ NAS: become tender and puts forth KJV: is yet tender, and putteth forth INT: of it is become tender and the Mark 13:28 Adj-NMS |
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