Berean Strong's Lexicon hugros: Moist, wet Original Word: ὑγρός Word Origin: Derived from the root word ὕδωρ (hydor), meaning "water." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of moisture or wetness is יָרָק (yaraq), which can mean "green" or "verdant," as seen in passages like Psalm 23:2, where it describes green pastures. Usage: The Greek word "hugros" is used to describe something that is moist or wet. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to conditions that are favorable for growth or life, contrasting with dryness or barrenness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Mediterranean world, water was a precious resource, essential for agriculture, daily living, and religious rituals. The concept of moisture was often associated with fertility, life, and blessing. In a largely agrarian society, the presence of water and moisture was crucial for the survival and prosperity of communities. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition wet, moist, of wood sappy NASB Translation green (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5200: ὑγρόςὑγρός, ὑγρά, ὑγρον (ὕω to moisten; (but others from a different root meaning 'to moisten', from which also Latinumor, umidus; cf. Vanicek, p. 867; Curtius, § 158)), from Homer down, damp, moist, wet; opposed to ξηρός (which see), full of sap, green: ξύλον, Luke 23:31 (for רָטֹב, sappy, in Job 8:16). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance green. From the base of huetos; wet (as if with rain), i.e. (by implication) sappy (fresh) -- green. see GREEK huetos Forms and Transliterations υγραίς υγράς υγρός υγρω υγρώ ὑγρῷ υδραγωγοίς υδραγωγόν υδραγωγώ υδρευόμεναι υδρεύοντο υδρεύσαντο υδρεύσασθαι υδρεύσατο υδρεύσομαι υδρεύωνται hygro hygrō hygrôi hygrō̂i ugro ugrōLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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