Lexicon argevan: Purple Original Word: אַרְגְּוָן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance purple (Aramaic) corresponding to 'argvan -- purple. see HEBREW 'argvan NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) of uncertain derivation Definition purple, red-purple NASB Translation purple (3). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from Persian origin.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for the concept of purple, often used in the New Testament, is πορφύρα (porphyra), which is Strong's Greek Number 4209. This term similarly denotes the color purple and is associated with luxury and royalty, as seen in various New Testament passages. Usage: The term אַרְגְּוָן is used in the context of describing a color, specifically purple, which was often associated with royalty, wealth, and luxury in ancient times. Context: The Aramaic word אַרְגְּוָן (argĕwān) appears in the context of the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Daniel and Esther, which contain sections written in Aramaic. The color purple, denoted by this term, was highly valued in the ancient Near East due to the labor-intensive process required to produce the dye from certain mollusks. This color was often used in garments and decorations associated with nobility and the upper echelons of society. In the biblical narrative, the use of purple signifies wealth and status, as seen in the attire of royal figures and the adornment of significant structures. The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) references this term in passages that highlight the opulence and grandeur of royal courts and ceremonies. Forms and Transliterations אַרְגְּוָנָ֔א אַרְגְּוָנָ֣א ארגונא ’ar·gə·wā·nā ’argəwānā argevaNaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 5:7 HEB: וּפִשְׁרֵהּ֙ יְחַוִּנַּ֔נִי אַרְגְּוָנָ֣א יִלְבַּ֗שׁ [וְהַמֹּונְכָא NAS: to me shall be clothed with purple and [have] a necklace KJV: thereof, shall be clothed with scarlet, and [have] a chain INT: interpretation and shew purple shall be clothed chain Daniel 5:16 Daniel 5:29 3 Occurrences |
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