Strong's Lexicon edaphos: Ground, Earth, Surface Original Word: ἔδαφος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἔδω (edō), meaning "to eat" or "to consume," metaphorically referring to the ground or surface that "consumes" what is upon it. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "edaphos" is אֲדָמָה (adamah), Strong's Hebrew #127, which also means ground or earth. Usage: The term "edaphos" refers to the ground or surface of the earth. It is used in the New Testament to describe the physical ground or surface upon which people stand or events occur. The word conveys the idea of a foundational or supporting surface. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the ground was often seen as a stable and foundational element of the world. It was associated with fertility, stability, and the sustenance of life. In the biblical context, the ground is frequently mentioned in relation to agriculture, land ownership, and divine promises concerning the land. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a basis, bottom, ground NASB Translation ground (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1475: ἔδαφοςἔδαφος, ἐδαφεος (ἐδάφους), τό, bottom, base, ground: πίπτειν εἰς τό ἔδαφος, Acts 22:7. (the Sept.; in classical writings from Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ground. From the base of hedraios; a basis (bottom), i.e. The soil -- ground. see GREEK hedraios Forms and Transliterations εδάφει εδαφος εδάφος έδαφος ἔδαφος εδάφους εδέσματα εδεσμάτων έδνα έδραι έδραις έδρας εδρασθήναι edaphos édaphosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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