Strong's Lexicon gopher: Gopher Original Word: גּפֶר Word Origin: The origin of the word "gopher" is uncertain and appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, making its etymology difficult to trace. It is a unique term without clear parallels in other Semitic languages. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "gopher" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a unique Hebrew term with no direct translation in the Septuagint or New Testament. Usage: The term "gopher" is used in the Bible to refer to a type of wood. It is specifically mentioned in the context of the construction of Noah's Ark. Due to its singular occurrence, the exact species of wood is unknown, and various translations and interpretations have been proposed, including cypress, cedar, or pine. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, wood was a valuable resource, especially for construction purposes. The specific identification of "gopher wood" remains a topic of debate among scholars. Some suggest it could refer to a type of tree known in the region during the time of Noah, while others propose it might indicate a particular method of processing or treating wood. The use of gopher wood for the Ark underscores the importance of durability and resilience in the face of the impending flood. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition gopher (a kind of tree or wood) NASB Translation gopher (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גֹּ֫פֶר noun [masculine] gopher, only in עֲצֵיגֹּֿפֶר Genesis 6:14 (P), wood of which the ark was made (word dubious; Thes compare כֹּפֶר & so Rob Ges (hence 'pitch-wood, resinous wood'), compare Di; LagSemitica i. 64; Symmict. ii. 93, BN 217 ff. thinks word not original, but inferred from גפרית, and substituted here for גפרית by copyist, or editor. compare following). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gopher From an unused root, probably meaning to house in; a kind of tree or wood (as used for building), apparently the cypress -- gopher. Forms and Transliterations גֹ֔פֶר גפר ḡō·p̄er Gofer ḡōp̄erLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 6:14 HEB: תֵּבַ֣ת עֲצֵי־ גֹ֔פֶר קִנִּ֖ים תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֣ה NAS: for yourself an ark of gopher wood; KJV: Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms INT: an ark wood of gopher rooms shall make 1 Occurrence |
|
