Strong's Lexicon notos: South wind Original Word: νότος Word Origin: Derived from a primary word νέω (neo), meaning "to swim" or "to flow," possibly referring to the warm, moist winds that flow from the south. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "notos," the concept of directional winds is present in the Hebrew Bible, such as in the use of "תֵּימָן" (teiman) for "south" or "south wind" (e.g., Job 37:17). Usage: In the New Testament, "notos" refers to the south wind, often associated with warmth and moisture. It is used both literally and metaphorically to describe weather conditions and their effects. The south wind was known for bringing heat and sometimes rain, influencing agricultural and daily life in the Mediterranean region. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Mediterranean world, winds were significant for navigation, agriculture, and daily life. The south wind, or "notos," was particularly important as it could bring both beneficial rains and oppressive heat. Mariners and farmers alike paid close attention to the winds, as they could dictate the success of voyages and crops. The south wind was one of the four principal winds in classical antiquity, each associated with a cardinal direction. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition the south wind, hence the southern quarter NASB Translation south (4), south wind (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3558: νότοςνότος, νότου, ὁ, the south wind; a. properly: Luke 12:55; Acts 27:13; Acts 28:13. b. the South (cf. βορρᾶς): Matthew 12:42; Luke 11:31; Luke 13:29; Revelation 21:13. (From Homer down; the Sept. chiefly for נֶגֶב, the southern quarter, the South; and for דָּרוּם, the southern (both) wind and quarter; תֵּימָן, the same; קָדִים, the eastern (both) quarter and wind.) Of uncertain affinity; the south(-west) wind; by extension, the southern quarter itself -- south (wind). Englishman's Concordance Matthew 12:42 N-GMSGRK: βασίλισσα νότου ἐγερθήσεται ἐν NAS: [The] Queen of [the] South will rise KJV: The queen of the south shall rise up INT: The queen of [the] south will rise up in Luke 11:31 N-GMS Luke 12:55 N-AMS Luke 13:29 N-GMS Acts 27:13 N-GMS Acts 28:13 N-GMS Revelation 21:13 N-GMS Strong's Greek 3558 |
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