Lexicon opsónion: wages, pay, reward Original Word: ὀψώνιον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wages. Neuter of a presumed derivative of the same as opsarion; rations for a soldier, i.e. (by extension) his stipend or pay -- wages. see GREEK opsarion HELPS Word-studies 3800 opsṓnion (from opson, "meat" and onemoai, "purchase") – properly, the purchase of meat (food); later, "ration-money paid to soldiers" (BAGD); hence, wages ("fitting compensation"). 3800 (opsōnion) is used figuratively for the eternal compensation (divine recompense) of the unrighteous, in keeping with their earthly deeds (Ro 6:23). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as opsarion and óneomai Definition provisions, wages NASB Translation expense (1), wages (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3800: ὀψώνιονὀψώνιον, ὀψωνιου, τό (from ὄψον — on which see ὀψάριον, at the beginning — and ὠνέομαι to buy), a later Greek word (cf. Sturz, De dial. Maced. et Alex., p. 187; Phryn. ed. Lob., p. 418), properly, whatever is bought to be eaten with bread, as fish, flesh, and the like (see ὀψάριον). And as grain, meat, fruits, salt, were given to soldiers instead of pay (Caesar b. g. 1, 23, 1; Polybius 1, 66f; 3, 13, 8), ὀψώνιον began to signify: 1. universally, a soldier's pay, allowance (Polybius 6, 39, 12; Dionysius Halicarnassus, Antiquities 9, 36), more commonly in the plural (Winers Grammar, 176 (166); Buttmann, 24 (21)) ὀψώνια, properly, that part of a soldier's support given in place of pay (i. e. rations) and the money in which he is paid (Polybius 1, 67, 1; 6, 39, 15; 1 Macc. 3:28 1 Macc. 14:32; 1 Esdr. 4:56; Josephus, Antiquities 12, 2, 3): Luke 3:14; 1 Corinthians 9:7 (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 31, 7 d.). 2. metaphorically, wages: singular 2 Corinthians 11:8; τῆς ἁμαρτίας, the hire that sin pays, Romans 6:23. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a presumed derivative of the base of ὀψωνέω (opsōneō), which means "to purchase food" or "to buy provisions."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of wages or recompense in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed with terms such as שָׂכָר (sakar, Strong's Hebrew 7939), which means "wages" or "reward," and פְּעֻלָּה (pe'ullah, Strong's Hebrew 6468), meaning "work" or "reward." These terms similarly convey the idea of compensation for labor or actions, aligning with the New Testament usage of ὀψώνιον. Usage: The word ὀψώνιον is used in the New Testament to denote the concept of wages or compensation, often with a metaphorical implication regarding the consequences or rewards of one's actions. Context: The term ὀψώνιον appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight the concept of recompense or reward, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. In Luke 3:14, John the Baptist instructs soldiers to be content with their wages (ὀψώνιον), emphasizing fairness and integrity in their service. The Apostle Paul uses the term in Romans 6:23 to draw a stark contrast between the outcomes of sin and the gift of God: "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 metaphorically to describe the ultimate consequence or "payment" for a life of sin, juxtaposed with the unearned gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. In 1 Corinthians 9:7, Paul uses the term to illustrate the principle that those who work deserve to receive their due compensation, drawing a parallel to spiritual labor and its rewards. The use of ὀψώνιον in these passages underscores the biblical principle of just recompense and the spiritual truths concerning sin and salvation. Forms and Transliterations οψωνια οψώνια ὀψώνια οψωνιοις οψωνίοις ὀψωνίοις οψωνιον οψώνιον ὀψώνιον opsonia opsōnia opsṓnia opsoniois opsoníois opsōniois opsōníois opsonion opsōnion opsṓnionLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 3:14 N-DNPGRK: ἀρκεῖσθε τοῖς ὀψωνίοις ὑμῶν NAS: and be content with your wages. KJV: be content with your wages. INT: be content with the wages of you Romans 6:23 N-NNP 1 Corinthians 9:7 N-DNP 2 Corinthians 11:8 N-ANS Strong's Greek 3800 |
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