Strong's Lexicon óon: Egg Original Word: ὄον Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root for "egg." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ὄον," the concept of an egg can be related to the Hebrew word "בֵּיצָה" (beytsah), which also means egg and appears in passages like Job 6:6. Usage: The term "ὄον" refers to an egg, a common and simple food item in the ancient world. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to illustrate basic needs and the goodness of God in providing for His children. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, eggs were a staple food, often associated with life and fertility due to their role in reproduction. They were commonly consumed and were a symbol of nourishment and sustenance. The simplicity and universality of eggs made them an effective teaching tool in parables and lessons. 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.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance egg. Apparently a primary word; an "egg" -- egg. 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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