Strong's Lexicon aphros: Foam Original Word: ἄφρος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἀφρός (aphros), meaning "foam." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "aphros," the concept of foam can be related to the Hebrew word קֶצֶף (qetseph), which can mean "froth" or "wrath," as seen in passages like Isaiah 57:20, where the wicked are compared to the troubled sea casting up mire and dirt. Usage: The term "aphros" is used in the New Testament to describe the frothy substance that forms on the surface of agitated water. It is often used metaphorically to depict instability or the lack of substance, as foam is insubstantial and quickly dissipates. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the sea was a powerful and often unpredictable force. Foam, as a byproduct of the sea's movement, symbolized the transient and unstable nature of life. This imagery would have been familiar to the original audience of the New Testament, who lived in a world where the sea was both a source of livelihood and a symbol of chaos. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word. Definition foam NASB Translation foaming (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 876: ἀφρόςἀφρός, ἀφροῦ, ὁ, foam: Luke 9:39. (Homer, Iliad 20, 168; (others).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance foaming. Apparently a primary word; froth, i.e. Slaver -- foaming. Forms and Transliterations αφρου αφρού ἀφροῦ aphrou aphroûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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