עֹפֶרֶת
o.phe.ret (H5777)
lead
AI Word Study
The word "עֹפֶרֶת" (o.phe.ret) is derived from the Hebrew root, with the core meaning of "lead." This concept can encompass a range of contexts, from the substance itself to actions of guidance or direction. The semantic domain of Movement & Travel may imply that the word "עֹפֶרֶת" is associated with the role of a guide, navigating through unfamiliar terrain. In these instances, the word "lead" might connote a sense of direction or initiative. Nine occurrences throughout the Bible suggest a moderate level of usage, possibly indicating a distinct concept within the Hebrew language. The limited information available does not reveal a more specific significance of this word beyond its core meaning and association with guidance. Nonetheless, the existence of this word hints at a nuanced aspect of Hebrew lexicon, highlighting the importance of understanding the specific meanings and connotations that certain words convey in their native language.
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You blew with your wind. The sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters.
however the gold, and the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin, and the lead,
That with an iron pen and lead they were engraved in the rock forever!
The bellows blow fiercely. The lead is consumed in the fire. In vain they go on refining, for the wicked are not plucked away.
“Son of man, the house of Israel has become dross to me. All of them are bronze, tin, iron, and lead in the middle of the furnace. They are the dross of silver.
As they gather silver, bronze, iron, lead, and tin into the middle of the furnace, to blow the fire on it, to melt it; so I will gather you in my anger and in my wrath, and I will lay you there, and melt you.
“ ‘ “Tarshish was your merchant by reason of the multitude of all kinds of riches. They traded for your wares with silver, iron, tin, and lead.
(and behold, a talent of lead was lifted up); and this is a woman sitting in the middle of the ephah basket.”
He said, “This is Wickedness;” and he threw her down into the middle of the ephah basket; and he threw the weight of lead on its mouth.