Strong's Lexicon egroph: Fist Original Word: אֶגְרֹף Word Origin: Derived from the root אגרף (a-g-r-f), which is related to the concept of grasping or holding tightly. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "egroph," related concepts of power and conflict can be found in Greek words such as χειρ (cheir, G5495), meaning "hand," which can imply action or power, and πυγμή (pugme, G4435), meaning "fist" or "blow." Usage: The term "egroph" refers to a closed hand or fist. It is used in the context of physical action, often implying a gesture of aggression or strength. In the Hebrew Bible, it can symbolize power, conflict, or the act of striking. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the fist was a symbol of power and might. It was often associated with warriors and combat. The gesture of raising a fist could signify defiance or readiness to fight. In biblical times, physical strength and the ability to defend oneself were highly valued traits, especially in a society where personal and communal security often depended on one's ability to wield weapons or engage in hand-to-hand combat. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom garaph Definition a fist NASB Translation fist (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֶגְרֹף] noun [masculine] fist (ᵐ5 πυγμή, so ᵑ9; but ᵑ7 club, staff (?), & so SS, compare especially Exodus 21:18; — Late Hebrew אֶגְרוֺף) — וִהִכָּה אִישׁ אֶתרֵֿעֵהוּ בְּאֶבֶן אוֺ בְאֶגְרֹ֑ף Exodus 21:18; (construct) לְהַכּוֺת בְּאֶגְרֹף רֶ֑שַׁע Isaiah 58:4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fist From garaph (in the sense of grasping); the clenched hand -- fist. see HEBREW garaph Forms and Transliterations בְּאֶגְרֹ֣ף בְאֶגְרֹ֑ף באגרף bə’eḡrōp̄ ḇə’eḡrōp̄ bə·’eḡ·rōp̄ ḇə·’eḡ·rōp̄ beegRof veegRofLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 21:18 HEB: בְּאֶ֖בֶן א֣וֹ בְאֶגְרֹ֑ף וְלֹ֥א יָמ֖וּת NAS: or with [his] fist, and he does not die KJV: or with [his] fist, and he die INT: A stone or with fist does not die Isaiah 58:4 2 Occurrences |
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