Lexicon óon: Egg Original Word: ὄον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance egg. Apparently a primary word; an "egg" -- egg. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition an egg NASB Translation egg (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5609: ὀωνὀων (so R G Tr, but L T WH ὀων; see (Etym. Magn. 822, 40) Iota), ὀωυ, τό, from Herodotus down, an egg: Luke 11:12 (for בֵּיצָה, found only in the plural בֵּיצִים, Deuteronomy 22:6; Isaiah 10:14, etc.). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root word for "egg."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek word ὄον, the concept of an egg can be related to the Hebrew word בֵּיצָה (beytsah), Strong's Hebrew Number 1000, which also means "egg." This term appears in the Old Testament, such as in Job 6:6, where it is used in a literal sense. The symbolic use of an egg in biblical literature often conveys themes of life, potential, and divine provision. Usage: The term ὄον is used in the New Testament to refer to an egg, often in the context of illustrating a point about provision or the nature of giving. Context: The Greek word ὄον appears in the New Testament in the context of Jesus' teachings. It is used metaphorically to illustrate the nature of God's provision and the goodness of His gifts compared to human understanding and actions. In Luke 11:12, Jesus uses the term in a rhetorical question to emphasize the reliability and benevolence of God in answering prayers: "Or if he asks for an egg, will he give him a scorpion?" (BSB). This passage is part of a larger discourse on prayer, where Jesus encourages His followers to trust in God's willingness to give good gifts to those who ask. Forms and Transliterations ωά ωοίς ωον ωόν ᾠόν ωών oión ōión oon ōonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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