Lexicon qoph: Ape Original Word: קוֹף Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ape Or qoph {kofe}; probably of foreign origin; a monkey -- ape. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition an ape NASB Translation apes (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [קוֺף] noun [masculine] ape, so Vrss, ᵐ5 πίθηκοι (omitted by ᵐ5B in Kings) (foreign word; probably = Sanskrit kapi, id.; Egyptian as loan-word gôfë WMMAs.u.Eur.95, gi'f ErmanZMG xlvi (1892), 121; Greek κῆβος, κῆπος is of Egyptian origin according to LewyFremdw. 6); — plural קֹפִים 1 Kings 10:22 = קוֺפִים2Chronicles 9:21, brought to Solomon [from southeast] by Phoenician fleet; compare Arabic proverb 'donum regionis Jemen simiae sunt,' FreyProvv.iii.3160. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a foreign origin, likely borrowed from an ancient language of the region, reflecting the importation of exotic animals.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for the Hebrew word קוֹף (qoph) as it specifically refers to a type of animal not commonly mentioned in the Greek New Testament. However, the concept of exotic animals and wealth can be related to Greek terms describing wealth or trade, such as πλοῦτος (ploutos • G4149) for wealth or riches. Usage: The term קוֹף (qoph) is used in the context of describing exotic animals that were part of the wealth and trade during the reign of King Solomon. It appears in the context of the opulence and grandeur of Solomon's kingdom. Context: The Hebrew word קוֹף (qoph) is found in the Old Testament in 1 Kings 10:22 and 2 Chronicles 9:21. These passages describe the wealth and splendor of King Solomon's reign, highlighting the extensive trade network that brought various exotic goods to Israel. The text mentions that every three years, Solomon's fleet of ships, known as the "ships of Tarshish," would return, bringing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. The inclusion of monkeys among these treasures underscores the fascination and value placed on exotic animals in the ancient Near East. The presence of such animals in Solomon's court would have been a symbol of his wealth, power, and the far-reaching influence of his kingdom. The importation of monkeys, along with other luxury items, reflects the interconnectedness of ancient trade routes and the cultural exchanges between distant lands. Forms and Transliterations וְקֹפִ֖ים וְקוֹפִ֖ים וקופים וקפים vekoFim wə·qō·p̄îm wə·qō·w·p̄îm wəqōp̄îm wəqōwp̄îmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 10:22 HEB: וָכֶ֔סֶף שֶׁנְהַבִּ֥ים וְקֹפִ֖ים וְתֻכִּיִּֽים׃ NAS: ivory and apes and peacocks. KJV: ivory, and apes, and peacocks. INT: and silver ivory and apes and peacocks 2 Chronicles 9:21 2 Occurrences |
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