Strong's Lexicon óruomai: To dig, to delve Original Word: ὀρύομαι Word Origin: Derived from a primary root word related to the act of digging or delving. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of digging is חָפַר (chaphar), which also means to dig or search. This term appears in various Old Testament passages, such as Genesis 26:25, where Isaac's servants dig a well. Usage: The Greek verb ὀρύομαι (óruomai) primarily means "to dig" or "to delve." It is used in contexts where physical digging is involved, such as excavating the ground or creating a pit. The term can also be metaphorically extended to describe the act of searching or investigating deeply into a matter. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, digging was a common activity associated with agriculture, construction, and mining. The act of digging was essential for planting crops, building foundations, and extracting valuable resources from the earth. In the biblical context, digging could also symbolize preparation, effort, and the uncovering of hidden truths. The agrarian society of the biblical world would have been familiar with the physical labor and skill involved in digging. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originonomatop., a prim. verb Definition to roar, howl NASB Translation roaring (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5612: ὠρύομαιὠρύομαι; deponent middle; the Sept. for שָׁאַג; to roar, to howl, (of a lion, wolf, dog, and other beasts): 1 Peter 5:8 (Judges 14:5; Psalm 21:14 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance roar. Middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to "roar" -- roar. Forms and Transliterations ωρυόμενοι ωρυομενος ωρυόμενος ὠρυόμενος ωρυομένων ωρυόμην ωρύοντο ωρύσεται ωρυώματος oruomenos ōruomenos oryomenos oryómenos ōryomenos ōryómenosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Peter 5:8 V-PPM/P-NMSGRK: ὡς λέων ὠρυόμενος περιπατεῖ ζητῶν NAS: like a roaring lion, KJV: as a roaring lion, INT: as a lion roaring goes about seeking |
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