Strong's Hebrew: 6971. קוֹפִים (qoph) -- Ape
Strong's Lexicon
qoph: Ape
Original Word: קוֹף
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: qowph
Pronunciation: kohf
Phonetic Spelling: (kofe)
Definition: Ape
Meaning: a monkey
Word Origin: Derived from a root that is likely imitative of the sound or appearance of the creature it describes.
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "qoph" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the concept of apes as a symbol of wealth is more specific to the Hebrew context of Solomon's reign.
Usage: The Hebrew word "qoph" refers to an "ape" or "monkey." It is used in the context of describing exotic animals that were part of the wealth and trade during the reign of King Solomon. The term is indicative of the diversity and richness of Solomon's kingdom, showcasing the extent of his trade networks and the luxury of his court.
Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, apes were considered exotic animals and were often associated with wealth and opulence. They were imported from distant lands, such as Africa or India, and were part of the treasures that symbolized the prosperity and far-reaching trade connections of a kingdom. The presence of apes in Solomon's court highlights the extensive trade routes and the cultural exchanges between Israel and other nations during his reign.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of foreign origin
Definition
an ape
NASB Translation
apes (2).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[קוֺף] noun [masculine] ape, so Vrss, ᵐ5 πίθηκοι (omitted by ᵐ5B in Kings) (foreign word; probably = Sanskrit kapi, id.; Egyptian as loan-word gôfë WMMAs.u.Eur.95, gi'f ErmanZMG xlvi (1892), 121; Greek κῆβος, κῆπος is of Egyptian origin according to LewyFremdw. 6); — plural קֹפִים 1 Kings 10:22 = קוֺפִים2Chronicles 9:21, brought to Solomon [from southeast] by Phoenician fleet; compare Arabic proverb 'donum regionis Jemen simiae sunt,' FreyProvv.iii.3160.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
ape
Or qoph {kofe}; probably of foreign origin; a monkey -- ape.
Forms and Transliterations
וְקֹפִ֖ים וְקוֹפִ֖ים וקופים וקפים vekoFim wə·qō·p̄îm wə·qō·w·p̄îm wəqōp̄îm wəqōwp̄îm
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