Strong's Lexicon eriphion: young goat, kid Original Word: ἐρίφιον Word Origin: Diminutive form of ἔριφος (eriphos), meaning "a young goat" or "kid." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "eriphion" is עֵז (ez), Strong's Hebrew #5795, which also means "goat." Usage: The term "eriphion" refers to a young goat or kid. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to illustrate themes of separation and judgment, particularly in the context of Jesus' teachings. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish culture, goats were common livestock and held economic and religious significance. Goats were used for milk, meat, and sacrificial offerings. The distinction between sheep and goats was well understood in agrarian societies, where sheep were often seen as more valuable and docile, while goats were considered more independent and unruly. HELPS Word-studies 2055 eríphion (a neuter noun which is the diminutive form of 2056 /ériphos, "a goat") – a kid (young goat); (figuratively) someone rejecting Christ's Lordship, i.e. who will not follow His will and hence is small (puny) in God's sight. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindim. of eriphos Definition a little young goat NASB Translation goats (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2055: ἐρίφιονἐρίφιον, ἐριφιου, τό, and ἔριθος, ἐριφιου, ὁ, a kid, a young goat: Matthew 25:32; Luke 15:29. (Ath. 14, p. 661 b.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance goat. From eriphos; a kidling, i.e. (genitive case) goat (symbolically, wicked person) -- goat. see GREEK eriphos Forms and Transliterations εριφια ερίφια ἐρίφια eriphia eríphiaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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