Strong's Lexicon opher: Fawn, young deer Original Word: עֹפֶר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be covered with hair or to be dark. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the imagery of a deer is captured in the Greek word "δορκάς" (dorkas), which also means gazelle or deer, and is used in the New Testament (e.g., Acts 9:36). Usage: The Hebrew word "opher" refers to a young deer or fawn. It is often used in the context of describing beauty, grace, and gentleness, drawing on the imagery of a young deer’s delicate and graceful nature. In the poetic and wisdom literature of the Bible, "opher" is used metaphorically to convey these attributes. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, deer were common in the landscape and were often associated with beauty and swiftness. The imagery of a deer was familiar to the people and was used in poetry and song to evoke a sense of natural beauty and elegance. The deer’s ability to navigate rugged terrain with agility made it a symbol of grace and strength. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a young hart, stag NASB Translation fawns (2), young (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֹ֫פֶר noun masculineSong of Solomon 4:5 young hart, stag; — constructהָאַיָּלִים ׳ע "" (צְבִיׅ Songs 2:9,17; Songs 8:14; plural absolute עֳפָרִים תְּאוֺמֵי צְבִיָּה Songs 4:5; Songs 7:4 (all in simile). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance young roe hart From aphar; a fawn (from the dusty color) -- young roe (hart). see HEBREW aphar Forms and Transliterations לְעֹ֣פֶר לְעֹ֥פֶר לעפר עֳפָרִ֖ים עפרים ‘o·p̄ā·rîm ‘op̄ārîm lə‘ōp̄er lə·‘ō·p̄er leOfer ofaRimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 2:9 HEB: לִצְבִ֔י א֖וֹ לְעֹ֣פֶר הָֽאַיָּלִ֑ים הִנֵּה־ NAS: a gazelle or a young stag. Behold, KJV: a roe or a young hart: INT: A gazelle or A young stag Behold Songs 2:17 Songs 4:5 Songs 7:3 Songs 8:14 5 Occurrences |
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