Strong's Lexicon apsinthos: Wormwood Original Word: ἀψίνθιον Word Origin: Derived from a presumed derivative of the Greek word ἄψινθος (apsinthos), meaning "wormwood." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "wormwood" is לַעֲנָה (la'anah), Strong's Hebrew 3939, which appears in several Old Testament passages such as Deuteronomy 29:18 and Jeremiah 9:15, where it symbolizes bitterness and divine judgment. Usage: In the New Testament, "apsinthos" refers to a bitter substance, specifically wormwood, which is a plant known for its strong, bitter taste. The term is used metaphorically to describe something that brings bitterness or sorrow. Cultural and Historical Background: Wormwood is a plant that has been known since ancient times for its bitter taste and potential medicinal properties. In biblical times, it was often associated with bitterness and calamity. The plant itself, Artemisia absinthium, was used in various cultures for its supposed healing properties, but its bitterness made it a symbol of suffering and judgment. HELPS Word-studies 894 ápsinthos – a bitter plant known as "wormwood"; (figuratively) what is intensely bitter (grievous), bringing on very sad results (used only in Rev 8:11). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition wormwood NASB Translation Wormwood (1), wormwood (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 894: ἄψινθοςἄψινθος, ἀψινθου, ἡ, wormwood, Absinthe: Revelation 8:11; ἄψινθος ibid. is given as a proper name to the star which fell into the waters and made them bitter. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wormwood. Of uncertain derivation; wormwood (as a type of bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) calamity) -- wormwood. Forms and Transliterations αψινθον άψινθον ἄψινθον Αψινθος άψινθος Ἄψινθος apsinthon ápsinthon Apsinthos ÁpsinthosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Revelation 8:11 N-NFSGRK: λέγεται Ὁ Ἄψινθος καὶ ἐγένετο NAS: is called Wormwood; and a third KJV: is called Wormwood: and INT: is called Wormwood and becomes Revelation 8:11 N-AFS Strong's Greek 894 |
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