Strong's Lexicon chortasma: Food, Fodder Original Word: χόρτασμα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb χορτάζω (chortazo), meaning "to feed" or "to satisfy." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of "chortasma" is דֶּשֶׁא (deshe, Strong's Hebrew 1877), which means "grass" or "herbage," used for feeding livestock. Usage: The term "chortasma" refers to that which is used to feed or satisfy, particularly in the context of providing nourishment. It is often used to describe food for animals, such as fodder or pasture, but can also extend metaphorically to human sustenance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the agrarian society of ancient Greece and the broader Mediterranean world, the provision of food for livestock was a critical aspect of daily life. Animals were essential for agriculture, transportation, and trade, making their nourishment a priority. The term "chortasma" would have been commonly understood in this context, emphasizing the importance of sustenance for both animals and humans. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chortazó Definition fodder NASB Translation food (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5527: χόρτασμαχόρτασμα, χορτασματος, τό (χορτάζω), feed, fodder, for animals (the Sept.; Polybius, Diodorus, Plutarch, others); food (vegetable) sustenance, whether for men or flocks: plural Acts 7:11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sustenance. From chortazo; forage, i.e. Food -- sustenance. see GREEK chortazo Forms and Transliterations χορτασματα χορτάσματα χορτομανήσει chortasmata chortásmataLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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