Strong's Lexicon opisthen: Behind, after, from the rear Original Word: ὄπισθεν Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition "ὀπίσω" (opisō), meaning "behind" or "after." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is אָחוֹר (achor), Strong's Hebrew #310, which also means "behind" or "after." Usage: The Greek word "ὄπισθεν" (opisthen) is used to denote a position that is behind or at the back of something. It can refer to physical positioning, such as being behind a person or object, or metaphorically, indicating a sequence or order, such as coming after something in time or importance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, positioning was significant in both social and military contexts. Being "behind" could imply a position of support or subordination. In military formations, the rear guard was crucial for protection against surprise attacks. In social settings, standing behind someone could indicate respect or deference. The concept of being "behind" also carried metaphorical meanings, such as following in someone's footsteps or adhering to a tradition. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably from opis (back) Definition behind, after NASB Translation back (1), behind (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3693: ὄπισθενὄπισθεν (see ὀπίσω), adverb of place, from behind, on the back, behind, after: Matthew 9:20; Mark 5:21; Luke 8:44; Revelation 4:6; Revelation 5:1 (on which see γράφω, 3). As a preposition it is joined with the genitive (like ἔμπροσθεν, ἔξωθεν, etc. (Winers Grammar, § 54, 6; Buttmann, § 146, 1)): Matthew 15:23; Luke 23:26; (Revelation 1:10 WH marginal reading). (From Homer down; the Sept. for אַחֲרֵי, sometimes for אָחור.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance after, backside, behind. From opis (regard; from optanomai) with enclitic of source; from the rear (as a secure aspect), i.e. At the back (adverb and preposition of place or time) -- after, backside, behind. see GREEK optanomai Forms and Transliterations όπισθέ οπισθεν όπισθεν όπισθέν ὄπισθεν οπίσθια οπίσθιά οπισθίου οπισθίω οπισθίων οπισθίως οπισθότονος οπισθοφανώς opisthen ópisthenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 9:20 AdvGRK: ἔτη προσελθοῦσα ὄπισθεν ἥψατο τοῦ NAS: came up behind Him and touched KJV: came behind [him], and touched INT: years having come behind touched the Matthew 15:23 Adv Mark 5:27 Adv Luke 8:44 Adv Luke 23:26 Adv Revelation 4:6 Adv Revelation 5:1 Adv |
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