Strong's Lexicon lips: West, Western Original Word: λίψ Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "λεῖψις" (leipsis), meaning "a lack" or "deficiency." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of "west" is "יָם" (yam), Strong's Hebrew #3220, which also means "sea" and is used to denote the direction of the Mediterranean Sea, west of Israel. Usage: In the New Testament, the term "λίψ" is used to denote the direction or region of the west. It is often used in a geographical context to describe the western part of a region or the direction of the setting sun. The term is relatively rare in the New Testament but carries significant symbolic meaning, often associated with the end of the day or the completion of a journey. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, directions were often described in relation to the position of the sun. The west, where the sun sets, was symbolically associated with endings and conclusions. In the biblical context, the west could also represent the Gentile nations, as Israel was situated to the east of many of the western territories. Understanding the geographical and symbolic significance of directions was important in the ancient world, where navigation and orientation were crucial for travel and communication. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom leibó (to pour) Definition the southwest wind NASB Translation southwest (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3047: λίψλίψ, λιβός, ὁ (from λείβω (to pour forth), because it brings moisture); 1. the southwest wind: Herodotus 2, 25; Polybius 10, 10, 3; others. 2. the quarter of the heavens whence the southwest wind blows: Acts 27:12 (on which see βλέπω, 3 and κατά, II. 1 c.) (Genesis 13:14; Genesis 20:1; Numbers 2:10; Deuteronomy 33:23). Probably from leibo (to pour a "libation"); the south(- west) wind (as bringing rain, i.e. (by extension) the south quarter) -- southwest. |
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