Berean Strong's Lexicon ophe: Baking, baker Original Word: עוֹפֶה Word Origin: Derived from the root עָפָה (aphah), meaning "to bake." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent related to baking or bread-making is 740 (ἄρτος, artos), which means "bread" and is frequently used in the New Testament, such as in the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:11). Usage: The term "ophe" refers to the act of baking or the role of a baker. It is used in the context of preparing bread or other baked goods, which were staple foods in ancient Israelite society. The word highlights the importance of baking as a daily activity and a skilled trade in biblical times. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, bread was a fundamental part of the diet, and baking was a crucial domestic and commercial activity. Bakers were essential in both household settings and larger community contexts, such as royal courts or temple services. The process of baking involved grinding grain, kneading dough, and using ovens or open fires. Bread was often unleavened, especially during religious observances like Passover. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee ophayim. Brown-Driver-Briggs עפאים Kt, עֳפָיִם Qr noun [masculine] plural foliage (compare Ges§ 93z; Aramaic loan-word, ᵑ7 עָפְיָא foliage, Syriac  flower, branch); — Psalm 104:12. עפא (√ of following; ᵑ7 עֲפָא Pa., Syriac Strong's Exhaustive Concordance branch From an unused root meaning to cover; a bough (as covering the tree) -- branch. Forms and Transliterations עֳ֝פָאיִ֗ם עפאים ‘o·p̄ā·yim ‘op̄āyim ofaYimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 104:12 HEB: יִשְׁכּ֑וֹן מִבֵּ֥ין עֳ֝פָאיִ֗ם יִתְּנוּ־ קֽוֹל׃ KJV: [which] sing among the branches. INT: dwell among the branches lift up voices 1 Occurrence |
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Pa., enwrap, עֳפִי foliage, 
flower, etc., Biblical Hebrew עפאים, עֳפָיִם as loan-word; compare perhaps Assyrian upû, cloud (-mass)). 
