Strong's Lexicon erémia: Wilderness, desert, solitary place Original Word: ἐρημία Word Origin: Derived from ἔρημος (erémos), meaning "desolate" or "solitary." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - 4057 (midbar): Often translated as "wilderness" or "desert," used in the Old Testament to describe desolate regions. - 3452 (yeshimon): Refers to a wasteland or desert, emphasizing barrenness. Usage: The term "erémia" refers to a wilderness or desert, often characterized by its desolation and lack of habitation. In the New Testament, it is used to describe physical locations that are uninhabited and barren, as well as metaphorical states of spiritual desolation or solitude. The wilderness is frequently depicted as a place of testing, preparation, and divine encounter. Cultural and Historical Background: In the biblical context, the wilderness holds significant theological and symbolic meaning. It is often seen as a place of trial and purification, where individuals encounter God and are tested in their faith. The Israelites' 40-year journey in the wilderness is a foundational narrative, symbolizing a period of transformation and reliance on God. In the New Testament, the wilderness is where John the Baptist preached and where Jesus was tempted by Satan, underscoring its role as a setting for spiritual preparation and revelation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom erémos Definition a solitude, a wilderness NASB Translation deserts (1), desolate place (2), wilderness (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2047: ἐρημίαἐρημία, ἐρημίας, ἡ (ἔρημος), a solitude, an uninhabited region, a waste: Matthew 15:33; Mark 8:4; Hebrews 11:38; opposed to πόλις, 2 Corinthians 11:26, as in Josephus, Antiquities 2, 3, 1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance desert, wilderness. From eremos; solitude (concretely) -- desert, wilderness. see GREEK eremos Forms and Transliterations ερημια ερημία ἐρημίᾳ ερημιαις ερημίαις ἐρημίαις ερημίαν ερημιας ερημίας ἐρημίας ερημικοίς ερημικώ ερημίτη eremia erēmia eremíāi erēmíāi eremiais eremíais erēmiais erēmíais eremias eremías erēmias erēmíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 15:33 N-DFSGRK: ἡμῖν ἐν ἐρημίᾳ ἄρτοι τοσοῦτοι NAS: loaves in [this] desolate place to satisfy KJV: bread in the wilderness, as to fill INT: to us in a secluded place loaves so many Mark 8:4 N-GFS 2 Corinthians 11:26 N-DFS Hebrews 11:38 N-DFP Strong's Greek 2047 |