Lexicon ophe: Baking, baker Original Word: עֱפֶא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance branch From an unused root meaning to cover; a bough (as covering the tree) -- branch. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee ophayim. Brown-Driver-Briggs עפאים Kt, עֳפָיִם Qr noun [masculine] plural foliage (compare Ges§ 93z; Aramaic loan-word, ᵑ7 עָפְיָא foliage, Syriac  flower, branch); — Psalm 104:12. עפא (√ of following; ᵑ7 עֲפָא Pa., Syriac Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to cover or entwine.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for עֱפֶא (ʿep̄eʾ) in the Strong's Greek lexicon. However, similar concepts of branches or boughs can be found in Greek terms such as κλάδος (klados • Strong's Greek 2798), which also refers to a branch or shoot, often used in the New Testament to convey similar metaphorical meanings. Usage: The term עֱפֶא (ʿep̄eʾ) is used in the context of describing a bough or branch, typically in a metaphorical or illustrative sense within the Hebrew Scriptures. Context: The Hebrew word עֱפֶא (ʿep̄eʾ) appears in the Old Testament as a term for a bough or branch. This word is rooted in the imagery of growth and extension, often used to symbolize strength, vitality, or the spreading nature of a tree. In the ancient Near Eastern context, trees and their branches were frequently used as metaphors for life, prosperity, and the flourishing of individuals or nations. The use of עֱפֶא (ʿep̄eʾ) in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of these natural elements in conveying spiritual and moral truths. The imagery of a bough can also be associated with the idea of shelter and protection, as branches provide cover and refuge. This term, while not extensively used, contributes to the rich tapestry of botanical symbolism found throughout the Scriptures. Forms and Transliterations עֳ֝פָאיִ֗ם עפאים ‘o·p̄ā·yim ‘op̄āyim ofaYimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 104:12 HEB: יִשְׁכּ֑וֹן מִבֵּ֥ין עֳ֝פָאיִ֗ם יִתְּנוּ־ קֽוֹל׃ KJV: [which] sing among the branches. INT: dwell among the branches lift up voices 1 Occurrence |
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Pa., enwrap, עֳפִי foliage, 
flower, etc., Biblical Hebrew עפאים, עֳפָיִם as loan-word; compare perhaps Assyrian upû, cloud (-mass)). 
