Strong's Lexicon oph: Bird, flying creature Original Word: עוֹף Word Origin: Derived from the root עוּף (ʿuph), meaning "to fly" or "to soar." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4071 (πετεινόν, peteinon) - Refers to birds or fowls in the New Testament, used in similar contexts to describe avian life. Usage: The Hebrew word "ʿoph" refers to birds or flying creatures in general. It is used in the Old Testament to describe various types of birds, emphasizing their ability to fly. This term encompasses all avian life, from small sparrows to large eagles, and is often used in contexts that highlight the diversity and abundance of God's creation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, birds held significant cultural and religious symbolism. They were seen as creatures of freedom and grace, often representing the divine provision and care of God. Birds were also used in sacrificial rituals, as seen in the offerings described in Leviticus. The presence of birds in the biblical narrative often serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over creation and His attention to even the smallest details of life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to oph Definition fowl NASB Translation bird (1), birds (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fowl (Aramaic) corresponding to owph -- fowl. see HEBREW owph Forms and Transliterations וְעוֹף־ ועוף־ ע֖וֹף עוף ‘ō·wp̄ ‘ōwp̄ of veof wə‘ōwp̄- wə·‘ō·wp̄-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:38 HEB: חֵיוַ֨ת בָּרָ֤א וְעוֹף־ שְׁמַיָּא֙ יְהַ֣ב NAS: of the field, or the birds of the sky, KJV: of the field and the fowls of the heaven INT: the beasts of the field the birds of the sky has given Daniel 7:6 2 Occurrences |
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