Strong's Lexicon olunthos: Unripe fig Original Word: ὄλυνθος Word Origin: Derived from a presumed root related to the concept of unripe or immature fruit. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "olunthos," the concept of unripe or immature fruit can be related to Hebrew words like "בֹּסֶר" (boser), which also means unripe fruit. Usage: The term "olunthos" refers specifically to an unripe fig. In the context of the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe something that is not yet mature or fully developed. This can be applied to spiritual maturity or readiness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Mediterranean cultures, figs were a staple food and a symbol of prosperity and peace. The fig tree was often used in biblical literature to symbolize Israel or spiritual fruitfulness. An unripe fig, therefore, could symbolize potential that is not yet realized or a state of incompleteness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition an unripe fig NASB Translation unripe figs (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3653: ὄλυνθοςὄλυνθος, ὀλυνθου, ὁ, an unripe fig (Latingrossus), which grows during the winter, yet does not come to maturity but fails off in the spring (cf. B. D. under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance an unripe figOf uncertain derivation; an unripe (because out of season) fig -- untimely fig. Forms and Transliterations ολυνθους ολύνθους ὀλύνθους ολύρα ολύραν ολυρίτης olunthous olynthous olýnthousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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