3914. loyah
Lexicon
loyah: Weariness, fatigue

Original Word: לֹיָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: loyah
Pronunciation: lo-yah
Phonetic Spelling: (lo-yaw')
Definition: Weariness, fatigue
Meaning: a wreath

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
addition

A form of livyah; a wreath -- addition.

see HEBREW livyah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as livyah
Definition
perhaps wreath
NASB Translation
wreaths (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[לֹיָה] noun feminine wreath ? (meaning dubious, compare StaZAW iii. 1883, 161; possibly = לְוֺיָה); — plural לֹיוֺת 1 Kings 7:29,30,36 of carved work on bases of lavers in Solomon's temple.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to twine or to wrap.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Greek Number 4735: στέφανος (stephanos) • A crown or wreath, often used metaphorically in the New Testament to denote a reward or honor.
Strong's Greek Number 1238: διάδημα (diadema) • A diadem or royal crown, indicating authority or sovereignty.

The concept of a wreath, as represented by לֹיָה, is echoed in the New Testament through these Greek terms, which similarly convey themes of victory, honor, and authority.

Usage: The term לֹיָה is used in the context of describing a decorative wreath or garland, often associated with festivity or honor.

Context: לֹיָה (loyah) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a term denoting a wreath or garland, typically used in ceremonial or celebratory contexts. The concept of a wreath in ancient Hebrew culture often symbolized victory, honor, or festivity. Wreaths were commonly made from intertwined branches, leaves, or flowers and were used to adorn individuals or objects during special occasions. The use of לֹיָה reflects the cultural practices of the time, where such decorations were significant in both religious and social ceremonies. The imagery of a wreath can also be found in various biblical passages, symbolizing triumph or divine favor.

Forms and Transliterations
וְלֹי֖וֹת וליות לֹי֖וֹת לֹיֽוֹת׃ ליות ליות׃ lō·yō·wṯ loYot lōyōwṯ veloYot wə·lō·yō·wṯ wəlōyōwṯ
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Kings 7:29
HEB: לַאֲרָי֣וֹת וְלַבָּקָ֔ר לֹי֖וֹת מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה מוֹרָֽד׃
NAS: and oxen [were] wreaths of hanging
KJV: and oxen [were] certain additions made of thin
INT: the lions and oxen wreaths work of hanging

1 Kings 7:30
HEB: מֵעֵ֥בֶר אִ֖ישׁ לֹיֽוֹת׃
NAS: supports with wreaths at each
KJV: at the side of every addition.
INT: side each wreaths

1 Kings 7:36
HEB: כְּמַֽעַר־ אִ֥ישׁ וְלֹי֖וֹת סָבִֽיב׃
NAS: on each, with wreaths [all] around.
KJV: of every one, and additions round about.
INT: to the clear each wreaths around

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3914
3 Occurrences


lō·yō·wṯ — 2 Occ.
wə·lō·yō·wṯ — 1 Occ.















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