Strong's Lexicon hussópos: Hyssop Original Word: ὕσσωπος Word Origin: Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Semitic source. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H231: אֵזוֹב (ezob) - Refers to hyssop in the Old Testament, used in similar contexts of purification and cleansing. Usage: In the New Testament, "hussópos" refers to a plant used for ritual purification and symbolic cleansing. It is mentioned in contexts related to purification rites and the crucifixion of Jesus. Cultural and Historical Background: Hyssop is a small bushy plant with aromatic leaves, commonly found in the Middle East. In ancient Jewish tradition, hyssop was used in ceremonial cleansing, as prescribed in the Law of Moses. It was employed in the sprinkling of blood or water for purification purposes, symbolizing spiritual cleansing and renewal. The plant's use in the Passover (Exodus 12:22) and purification rituals (Leviticus 14:4-6) underscores its significance in Jewish religious practices. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Semitic origin, cf. ezob Definition hyssop NASB Translation hyssop (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5301: ὕσσωποςὕσσωπος (on the breathing see WH's Appendix, p. 144a; Lachmann (in both his editions) spells it with one sigma ς' in John), ὑσσώπου, ἡ, (Hebrew אֵזוב, Exodus 12:22; Numbers 19:6, 18, etc.), hyssop, a plant a bunch of which was used by the Hebrews in their ritual sprinklings: Hebrews 9:19; ὑσσώπῳ, equivalent to καλάμῳ ὑσσώπου, John 19:29. Cf. Winers RWB, under the word Ysop; Arnold in Herzog xviii., p. 337f; Furrer in Schenkel v., 685f; (Riehm, p. 1771f; Löw, Aram. Pflanzennamen, § 93; Tristram, Nat. Hist. etc., p. 455f; B. D. under the word (especially American edition)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hyssop. Of foreign origin ('ezowb); "hyssop" -- hyssop. see HEBREW 'ezowb Forms and Transliterations ύσσωπον υσσωπου υσσώπου ὑσσώπου υσσωπω υσσώπω ύσσωπω ὑσσώπῳ hyssopo hyssōpō hyssṓpoi hyssṓpōi hyssopou hyssōpou hyssṓpou ussopo ussōpō ussopou ussōpouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 19:29 N-DMSGRK: τοῦ ὄξους ὑσσώπῳ περιθέντες προσήνεγκαν NAS: of the sour wine upon [a branch] [of] hyssop and brought KJV: put [it] upon hyssop, and put INT: with vinegar hyssop having put [it] on they brought Hebrews 9:19 N-GMS Strong's Greek 5301 |
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