Strong's Lexicon ophan: Wheel Original Word: אוֹפָן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to revolve Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "ophan," the concept of wheels can be related to Greek words like "τροχός" (trochos), meaning wheel, which appears in the New Testament in contexts such as James 3:6. Usage: The Hebrew word "ophan" primarily refers to a wheel, often used in the context of chariots or other vehicles. It signifies the circular, revolving nature of a wheel, which is essential for movement and transportation. In a broader sense, it can symbolize progress, motion, and the cyclical nature of life. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, wheels were a crucial technological advancement, significantly impacting transportation and warfare. Chariots, often equipped with wheels, were a symbol of power and military might. The concept of wheels also appears in religious and philosophical contexts, representing the divine order and the interconnectedness of creation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a wheel NASB Translation another (1), wheel (9), wheel (1), wheels (22). Brown-Driver-Briggs אוֺפַן אוֺפָן noun masculineEzekiel 1:20 wheel. — absolute אוֺפַן 1 Kings 7:32 +; אוֺפָן Exodus 1:16 +; cstr אוֺפַן 1 Kings 7:33; Isaiah 28:27 אוֺפָן Exodus 14:25 plural אוֺפַנִּים 1 Kings 7:32+; construct אוֺפַנֵּי 1 Kings 7:30; אוֺפַנֵּיהֶם Ezekiel 10:12, etc. — a. wheel of chariot (מֶרְכָּבָה) Exodus 14:25; 1 Kings 7:33; Nahum 3:2; of (threshing) cart (עֲגָלָה) Isaiah 28:27 compare Proverbs 20:26 (as instrument of punishment). b. wheels in Ezekiel's vision Ezekiel 1:15,16 (twice in verse); verse); 1.19; Ezekiel 1:19,20 (twice in verse); Ezekiel 1:21. (strike out Co) 21; Ezekiel 3:13; Ezekiel 10:6,9 (3 t. in verse); Ezekiel 10:10 (twice in verse); Ezekiel 10:12 (3 t. in verse); Ezekiel 10:13,16 (twice in verse); Ezekiel 10:19; Ezekiel 11:22. c. wheels of the ten bases beneath the lavers in Solomon's temple 1 Kings 7:30,32 (3 t. in verse); 1 Kings 7:33. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wheel Or (shortened) pophan {o-fawn'}; from an unused root meaning to revolve; a wheel -- wheel. Forms and Transliterations אֹפַ֣ן אוֹפַ֣ן אוֹפַ֨ן אוֹפַנִּים֮ אוֹפַנֵּ֨י אוֹפַנֵּיהֶֽם׃ אוֹפָ֑ן אוֹפָֽן׃ אופן אופן׃ אופני אופניהם׃ אופנים אפן בָּאוֹפַנִּֽים׃ באופנים׃ הָא֣וֹפַנִּ֔ים הָאֽוֹפַנִּ֖ים הָאֽוֹפַנִּ֗ים הָאֽוֹפַנִּים֙ הָאוֹפַ֖ן הָאוֹפַ֣ן הָאוֹפַנִּ֖ים הָאוֹפַנִּ֛ים הָאוֹפַנִּ֤ים הָאוֹפַנִּֽים׃ הָאוֹפָֽן׃ האופן האופן׃ האופנים האופנים׃ וְאוֹפַ֣ן וְהָאֽוֹפַנִּ֖ים וְהָאֽוֹפַנִּ֗ים וְהָאוֹפַנִּ֗ים ואופן והאופנים לָא֖וֹפַנִּ֑ים לאופנים ’ō·p̄an ’ō·w·p̄an ’ō·w·p̄ān ’ō·w·p̄an·nê ’ō·w·p̄an·nê·hem ’ō·w·p̄an·nîm ’ōp̄an ’ōwp̄an ’ōwp̄ān ’ōwp̄annê ’ōwp̄annêhem ’ōwp̄annîm bā’ōwp̄annîm bā·’ō·w·p̄an·nîm baofanNim hā’ōwp̄an hā’ōwp̄ān hā’ōwp̄annîm hā·’ō·w·p̄an hā·’ō·w·p̄ān hā·’ō·w·p̄an·nîm haoFan haofanNim lā’ōwp̄annîm lā·’ō·w·p̄an·nîm laofanNim oFan ofanNei ofanneiHem ofanNim vehaofanNim veoFan wə’ōwp̄an wə·’ō·w·p̄an wə·hā·’ō·w·p̄an·nîm wəhā’ōwp̄annîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 14:25 HEB: וַיָּ֗סַר אֵ֚ת אֹפַ֣ן מַרְכְּבֹתָ֔יו וַֽיְנַהֲגֵ֖הוּ NAS: He caused their chariot wheels to swerve, KJV: their chariot wheels, that they drave INT: to swerve wheels their chariot drive 1 Kings 7:30 1 Kings 7:32 1 Kings 7:32 1 Kings 7:32 1 Kings 7:33 1 Kings 7:33 Proverbs 20:26 Isaiah 28:27 Ezekiel 1:15 Ezekiel 1:16 Ezekiel 1:16 Ezekiel 1:16 Ezekiel 1:19 Ezekiel 1:19 Ezekiel 1:20 Ezekiel 1:20 Ezekiel 1:21 Ezekiel 1:21 Ezekiel 3:13 Ezekiel 10:6 Ezekiel 10:9 Ezekiel 10:9 Ezekiel 10:9 Ezekiel 10:9 35 Occurrences |
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