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Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ὀψωνέω (opsōneō), meaning "to purchase provisions" or "to buy food."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὀψώνιον, the concept of wages or recompense can be related to several Hebrew terms, such as שָׂכָר (sakar, Strong's H7939), which means "wages" or "reward," and פְּעֻלָּה (pe'ullah, Strong's H6468), meaning "work" or "reward." These terms similarly convey the idea of compensation for labor or actions, whether in a physical or spiritual sense.

Usage: In the New Testament, ὀψώνιον is used metaphorically to describe the consequences or "wages" of sin, as well as the reward or recompense for service.

Context: The Greek term ὀψώνιον appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the concept of recompense or reward, whether positive or negative. In Romans 6:23, the Apostle Paul uses ὀψώνιον to illustrate a profound theological truth: "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (BSB). Here, ὀψώνιον is employed to convey the inevitable outcome or "payment" for a life of sin, contrasting it with the unearned gift of eternal life offered through Jesus Christ. This usage underscores the gravity of sin and the grace of salvation.

Additionally, in 1 Corinthians 9:7, Paul uses the term in a rhetorical question to affirm the right of those who preach the gospel to receive material support: "Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk?" (BSB). Here, ὀψώνιον is understood in its more literal sense as the rightful earnings or provisions for one's labor.

The term reflects the broader Greco-Roman cultural context where soldiers and laborers were compensated for their services, highlighting the principle of just recompense. In the Christian theological framework, it serves as a powerful metaphor for the spiritual realities of sin and redemption.

Englishman's Concordance

μελῶν — 2 Occ.
μέλος — 5 Occ.
Μελχὶ — 2 Occ.
Μελχισεδέκ — 8 Occ.
ἔμελεν — 2 Occ.
μέλει — 7 Occ.
μελέτω — 1 Occ.
μεμβράνας — 1 Occ.
μέμφεται — 1 Occ.
μεμφόμενος — 1 Occ.
μὲν — 182 Occ.
Μενοῦν — 1 Occ.
μενοῦνγε — 2 Occ.
μέντοι — 8 Occ.
ἐμείναμεν — 2 Occ.
ἔμειναν — 2 Occ.
ἔμεινεν — 10 Occ.
ἔμενεν — 3 Occ.
ἔμενον — 1 Occ.
μεῖναι — 6 Occ.