Strong's Lexicon pardalis: Leopard Original Word: πάρδαλις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word for "leopard" or "panther." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent is Strong's H5246, נָמֵר (namer), which also means "leopard." This term appears in several Old Testament passages, such as Jeremiah 5:6 and Hosea 13:7, where the leopard is used metaphorically to describe the swiftness and danger of God's judgment. Usage: The term "pardalis" refers to a leopard, a large feline known for its distinctive spotted coat. In biblical literature, the leopard is often used symbolically to represent swiftness, cunning, and sometimes ferocity. It is typically mentioned in contexts that highlight its characteristics as a predator. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, leopards were known to inhabit regions such as Palestine and the surrounding areas. They were familiar to the people of the Bible, who would have encountered them in the wild. Leopards were often associated with strength and agility, and their spotted coats made them a symbol of beauty and danger. In biblical symbolism, animals like the leopard were sometimes used to convey messages about nations or individuals, emphasizing traits such as speed or stealth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a panther, leopard NASB Translation leopard (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3917: πάρδαλιςπάρδαλις, παρδαλισεως, ἡ, from Homer down; the Sept. for נָמֵר; a pard, panther, leopard; a very fierce Asiatic and African animal, having a tawny skin marked with large black spots (cf. Tristram, Nat. Hist. etc., p. 111ff; BB. DD. under the word): Revelation 13:2. STRONGS NT 3917a: παρεδρεύωπαρεδρεύω; (from πάρεδρος, sitting beside (cf. παρά, IV. 1)); to sit beside, attend constantly (Latinassidere) (Euripides, Polybius, Diodorus, others): τῷ θυσιαστηρίῳ, to perform the duties pertaining to the offering of sacrifices and incense (to wait upon), 1 Corinthians 9:13, L T Tr WH (for Rec. προσεδρεύω). Feminine of pardos (a panther); a leopard -- leopard. |
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