Nehemiah 13:12 — Word Study
WLCוְכָל־ יְהוּדָ֗ה הֵבִ֜יאוּ מַעְשַׂ֧ר הַדָּגָ֛ן וְהַתִּיר֥וֹשׁ וְהַיִּצְהָ֖ר לָאוֹצָרֽוֹת׃
BSAand allkôl [every single one, the entire tribe] JudahYᵉhûwdâh [the tribe descended from Judah, son of Jacob] broughtbôwʼ■ [offered, presented] a tenthmaʻăsêr [tithe, a tenth part] of the graindâgân [corn, wheat, staple food] new winetîyrôwsh [freshly squeezed, fermented] and oilyitshâr [olive oil] into the storeroomsʼôwtsâr [treasuries, storehouses]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְכָל־ | and all | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct |
| יְהוּדָ֗ה | Judah | Noun proper |
| הֵבִ֜יאוּ | they brought | Verb, Hiphil, perfect third person common plural |
| מַעְשַׂ֧ר | [the] tithe of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| הַדָּגָ֛ן | the grain | Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| וְהַתִּיר֥וֹשׁ | and the new wine | Conjunction, particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| וְהַיִּצְהָ֖ר | and the fresh oil | Conjunction, particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| לָאוֹצָרֽוֹת׃ | to the storerooms | Preposition, noun common feminine plural absolute |
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| BSB | and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. |
| KJV | Then brought all Judah the tithe of the corn and the new wine and the oil unto the treasuries. |
| ASV | Then brought all Judah the tithe of the grain and the new wine and the oil unto the treasuries. |
| YLT | and all Judah have brought in the tithe of the corn, and of the new wine, and of the oil, to the treasuries. |
| WEB | Then all Judah brought the tithe of the grain, the new wine, and the oil to the treasuries. |
| BBE | Then all Judah came with the tenth part of the grain and wine and oil and put it into the store-houses. |
The translations agree on the essential meaning of the verse, using terms like מַעְשַׂר and tithe consistently.
The sentence is structured around a main verb with a direct object and a prepositional phrase indicating where the offerings were taken.
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Deep Study — Nehemiah 13:12
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Context — Restoration of Worship in Judahgenerated
Nehemiah 13:12 describes the people's response to Nehemiah's call for proper worship by bringing their tithes to the storerooms. This act of bringing offerings was essential for maintaining the temple and supporting the Levites, as seen in the surrounding verses. The emphasis is on communal responsibility and the restoration of worship practices that had been neglected.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 10:37–39 | Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 12:44 | And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. |
| 3 | Leviticus 27:30 | Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. |
| 4 | Numbers 18:20–26 | Then the LORD said to Aaron, “You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 14:22 | You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 6 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — מַעְשַׂר, ma'.Sargenerated
The noun מַעְשַׂר (ma`aser) refers specifically to a tithe, or a tenth part, of one's produce or income. This practice is rooted in the biblical command to support the Levites and the temple through offerings, ensuring the community's spiritual and physical needs are met.
The parsing indicates that it is a common noun in the singular construct form, which shows its function as part of a larger phrase indicating what was brought to the storerooms. The significance of the tithe is reflected throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, emphasizing the importance of giving back to God.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In this study, we look at the verse as rendered in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the term tenth to describe the offerings.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb הֵבִ֜יאוּ (they brought) governs the entire clause, with several noun phrases detailing what was brought: a tenth of grain, new wine, and oil. The structure emphasizes the collective action of the people in fulfilling their religious duties.
The arrangement of the phrases highlights the items being offered, showing their importance in the context of worship and community support.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates מַעְשַׂר as δεκάτην (dekátēn), which also means 'tithe.' This choice reflects a direct correspondence to the Hebrew concept of a tenth, maintaining the significance of the offering in both texts.
The Greek term used for 'grain' is πυροῦ, indicating a focus on the agricultural aspect of the offerings, similar to the Hebrew.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Nehemiah 13:12 tells us that all the people of Judah brought their tithes of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms. This act was part of restoring proper worship and supporting the temple, as emphasized in Nehemiah's leadership.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Bringing a tithe means giving a tenth of one's produce or income to support the temple and its services, as commanded in the Scriptures.
This practice was crucial for maintaining the temple's operations and ensuring that the Levites and priests were supported in their duties.
This verse reflects the ongoing commitment to the commands given in earlier texts, such as Leviticus and Deuteronomy, emphasizing the community's responsibility to God.
Judah's actions demonstrate the importance of communal support and obedience to God's commands in maintaining spiritual practices.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can I be more faithful in giving to support my community and church?
- What does it mean to me to bring my 'tithe' in today's context?
- In what ways can I encourage others to participate in supporting our spiritual community?
- How does understanding the practice of tithing enhance my view of stewardship?
Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Nehemiah 13:12 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThen brought all Judah the tithe of corn, and the new wine, and the oil, into the treasuries.
Read John Gill on Nehemiah 13 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThen contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on Nehemiah 13 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BiblePartly out of the respect which they had to Nehemiah, and to his command; and partly because they saw they would be applied to their proper uses, and not abused, as they had been.
Read Matthew Poole on Nehemiah 13 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsNehemiah 13:12 Then brought all Judah the tithe of the corn and the new wine and the oil unto the treasuries.Ver. 12. Then brought all Judah] Then, when there was no other remedy. There must be a compulsory means, or ministers shall be poorly maintained. Quod si sustentandi essent de contributione populi, misere profecto et duriter viverent, saith Luther. If once they be brought to live upon the people’ s benevolence, they shall have a poor life of it. Once, in times of Popery, there was need of a statute of Mortmain, providing that they should give no more to the Church. But now it is otherwise; these last and worst times have seen the springs of bounty, like Jordan, turned back; which…
Read John Trapp on Nehemiah 13 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges12. Then brought all Judah] Nehemiah’s expostulation produced an immediate result. For the expression ‘all Judah’ = ‘the whole nation,’ cf. Nehemiah 12:34-44. the tithe … corn … new wine (R.V. wine) … oil] This is the tithe spoken of in Nehemiah 13:5 and in Nehemiah 10:37, the contribution of which was described in Nehemiah 12:44-47. unto the treasuries] The same word in the Hebrew as that rendered ‘treasures’ in Nehemiah 12:44; and it might here be rendered ‘for (or, as) treasures,’ i.e. to be stored. But the sense in the English version is preferable, so also LXX. εἰςτοὺςθησαυρούς, Vulg. ‘in horrea:’ and it occurs with the same meaning in Malachi 3:10, which aptly illustrates the present…
Read Cambridge on Nehemiah 13 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible12. Then brought all Judah the tithe — No doubt the words of the prophet Malachi, (Malachi 3:10,) as well as those of the governor, were instrumental in bringing about this result.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Nehemiah 13 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms.
Then all Judah brought the tithe of the grain, the new wine, and the oil to the treasuries.
and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms.
Then all of Judah brought the tithe of the grain, the new wine, and the olive oil to the storerooms.
Tyndale line
Then brought all Judah the tithe of the corn and the new wine and the oil unto the treasuries.
Then brought all Judah the tithe of the grain and the new wine and the oil unto the treasuries.
Then brought all Judah the tithe of the corn and the wine and the oil unto the treasuries.
Then all Judah brought the tithe of the corn and the new wine and the oil to the treasuries.
Then brought all Iudah the tithes of corne and of wine, and of oyle vnto the treasures.
Strictly literal
And all Judah brought the tithe of the corn and the new wine and the oil into the storehouses.
and all Judah have brought in the tithe of the corn, and of the new wine, and of the oil, to the treasuries.
and all Judah has brought in the tithe of the grain, and of the new wine, and of the oil, to the treasuries.
And all Judah brought the tithe of the corn and the new wine and the oil unto the treasuries.
Then all Judah brought in the tithe of the grain, the new wine, and the oil to the storerooms.
From the Latin
And all Juda brought the tithe of the corn, and the wine, and the oil into the storehouses.
Simplified
Everyone in Judah then brought the tithes of grain, new wine, and olive oil into the storerooms.
Then all Judah came with the tenth part of the grain and wine and oil and put it into the store-houses.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree on the wording of this verse, with all eight words matched in the Hebrew and Greek. This consistency indicates a shared understanding of the text's meaning across these traditions.
וְכָל־ יְהוּדָ֗ה הֵבִ֜יאוּ מַעְשַׂ֧ר הַדָּגָ֛ן וְהַתִּיר֥וֹשׁ וְהַיִּצְהָ֖ר לָאוֹצָרֽוֹת׃
8 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Nehemiah 13:12
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
כֹּל (kol) means 'all' or 'the whole.' It can refer to totality, including every person or thing, and is often used with a following genitive to specify what is included. The term can also denote a broader sense of everything in existence or all circumstances of life. The lexicons do not show significant disagreement on its meanings.
כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m. the whole, all
with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
Absolutely:
without the art., all things, all
with the art. הַכֹּל
where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
base
H3605 כֹּל once כּוֹל the whole, all . with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
. Absolutely: . without the art., all things, all
. with the art. הַכֹּל . where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
. in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
3605 kol kole
or (Jer. 33:8) kowl {kole}; from 3634; properly, the whole;
hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a
plural sense):--(in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any
(manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as
many as, (no-)thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole,
whoso(-ever).
see HEBREW for 03634
כֹּל (kol) — all.
1) all, the whole
1a) all, the whole of
1b) any, each, every, anything
1c) totality, everything
Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Conj | N-ms — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular constructHC/Ncmsc
ol: Used in various combinations, and with different meanings.
(1) All along, "Weeping all along as he went" (Jer 41:6), i.e. throughout the whole way he went, feigning equal concern with the men from Shiloh, etc., for the destruction of the Temple, so as to put them off their guard.
(2) All in all, "That God may be all in all" (1Co 15:28, Greek: panta en pasin, "all things in all (persons and) things"). "The universe, with all it comprises, will wholly answer to God's will and reflect His mind" (Dummelow).
יְהוּדָה (yehudah) means 'Judah' and is derived from a root meaning 'praised.' It refers to the son of Jacob and Leah, the tribe descended from him, and the territory they occupied. The term also encompasses the southern kingdom of Judah, which included the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. Additionally, it identifies various individuals, including Levites and overseers during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah.
יְהוּדָה 820 n.pr.m. et terr. Judah
n.pr.m.
son of Jacob and Leah
tribe descended from Judah
nation, of southern kingdom under dynasty of David, as distinguished from northern kingdom of Ephraim or Israel
Levite, Ezra’s time
an overseer of Jerus.
Levite musician
priest
n.pr.terr. land of Judah
base
H3063 יְהוּדָה Judah
3063 Yhuwdah yeh-hoo-daw'
from 3034; celebrated; Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five
Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of
its territory:--Judah.
see HEBREW for 03034
יְהוּדָה (ye.hu.dah) — Judah.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.35;
son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812);
brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783);
half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); married to Bath-shua (H1323I) and Tamar (H8559);
father of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209), Shelah (H7956), Perez (H6557) and Zerah (H2226I)
§ Judah = "praised"
1) the son of Jacob by Leah
2) the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
3) the territory occupied by the tribe of Judah
4) the kingdom comprised of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin which occupied the southern part of Canaan after the nation split upon the death of Solomon
5) a Levite in Ezra's time
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
Judah
Praise, the fourth son of Jacob by Leah. The name originated in Leah’s words of praise to the Lord on account of his birth: “Now will I praise [Heb. odeh] Jehovah, and she called his name Yehudah” (Gen. 29:35).
It was Judah that interposed in behalf of Joseph, so that his life was spared (Gen. 37:26, 27). He took a lead in the affairs of the family, and “prevailed above his brethren” (Gen. 43:3-10; 44:14, 16-34; 46:28; 1 Chr. 5:2).
Soon after the sale of Joseph to the Ishmaelites, Judah went to reside at Adullam, where he married a woman of Canaan. (See ONAN; TAMAR.) After the death of his wife Shuah, he returned to his father’s house, and there exercised much…
(praised, celebrated), the fourth son of Jacob and the fourth of Leah. (B.C. after 1753.) Of Judah’s personal character more traits are preserved than of any other of the patriarchs, with the exception of Joseph, whose life he in conjunction with Reuben saved. (Genesis 37:26-28) During the second visit to Egypt for corn it was Judah who understood to be responsible for the safety of Benjamin, ch. (Genesis 43:3-10) and when, through Joseph’s artifice, the brothers were brought back to the palace, he is again the leader and spokesman of the band. So too it is Judah who is sent before Jacob to smooth the way for him in the land of Goshen. ch. (Genesis 46:28) This ascendancy over his brethren is reflected in the last words…
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, born in Mesopotamia, B. C. 1755, Ge 29:35. His name appears honorably in the history of Joseph, Ge 37:26,27 44:16-34; but disgracefully in that of Tamar his daughter-in-law, Ge 38:1-30. The dying benediction of Jacob foretells the superior power and prosperity of the family of Judah, and their continuance as chief of the Jewish race until the time of Christ, Ge 49:8-12. Though not the firstborn, Judah soon came to be considered as the chief of Jacob’s children, and his tribe was the most powerful and numerous. The southeastern part of Palestine fell to their lot. See JUDEA. On the border of their territory was Jerusalem, the seat of the…
the praise of the Lord; confession
בּוֹא (bo) is a Hebrew verb meaning to come or go in, with a wide range of applications including entering, arriving, and bringing in. It can refer to both physical movement and abstract concepts like events coming to pass. The verb appears in various forms, such as Qal (to come), Hiphil (to cause to come), and Hophal (to be brought). There is no significant disagreement among lexicons regarding its meanings.
בּוֹא 2569 vb. come in, come, go in, go
Qal
come in
come (approach, arrive)
go, i.e. walk, associate with
go from speaker, but with limit of motion given
Hiph.
cause to come in, bring in (conduct, lead, obj. persons and animals)
cause to come, bring, bring near, etc. (animate obj.)
Hoph.
be brought in (of pers. and things)
be brought
be introduced, put
base
H935 בּוֹא come in, come, go in, go .. come in
. come (approach, arrive)
. go, i.e. walk, associate with
. go from speaker, but with limit of motion given
. . cause to come in, bring in (conduct, lead, obj. persons and animals)
. cause to come, bring, bring near, etc. (animate obj.)
. . be brought in (of pers. and things)
. be brought
. be introduced, put
935 bow' bo
a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of
applications):--abide, apply, attain, X be, befall, +
besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, X
certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out,
upon, to pass), depart, X doubtless again, + eat, + employ,
(cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be
fallen, fetch, + follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war),
grant, + have, X indeed, (in-)vade, lead, lift (up), mention,
pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, X (well) stricken
(in age), X surely, take (in), way.
בּוֹא (bo) — to come (in): come.
: come/go_in
1) to go in, enter, come, go, come in
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to enter, come in
1a2) to come
1a2a) to come with
1a2b) to come upon, fall or light upon, attack (enemy)
1a2c) to come to pass
1a3) to attain to
1a4) to be enumerated
1a5) to go
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to lead in
1b2) to carry in
1b3) to bring in, cause to come in, gather, cause to come, bring near, bring against, bring upon
1b4) to bring to pass
1c) (Hophal)
1c1) to be brought, brought in
1c2) to be introduced, be put
לְב֥וֹא (bo) — Lebo-(Hamath).
This name means to go in, enter
Combined with cha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574)
בּוֹא (bo) — to come (in): towards.
: towards/entrance
1) to go in, enter, come, go, come in
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to enter, come in
1a2) to come
1a2a) to come with
1a2b) to come upon, fall or light upon, attack (enemy)
1a2c) to come to pass
1a3) to attain to
1a4) to be enumerated
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp — Verb · Hiphil · perfect third person common pluralHVhp3cp
מַעֲשֵׂר (ma`aser) refers to a tenth part or tithe, specifically the practice of giving a tenth of one's produce or income. It is derived from the root meaning 'to give a tenth' and is used in various contexts related to offerings. The entries consistently emphasize its meaning as a tithe without significant disagreement.
מַעֲשֵׂר tenth part, tithe
base
H4643 מַעֲשֵׂר tenth part, tithe
4643 ma`aser mah-as-ayr'
or maasar {mah-as-ar'}; and (in plural) feminine maasrah
{mah-as-raw'}; from 6240; a tenth; especially a tithe:--
tenth (part), tithe(-ing).
see HEBREW for 06240
מַעֲשֵׂר (ma.a.ser) — tithe.
1) tithe, tenth part
1a) tenth part
1b) tithe, payment of a tenth part
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
דָּגָן (dagan) refers to grain or corn, specifically cereals like wheat. It is derived from a root meaning 'increase.' The entries consistently emphasize its agricultural context, relating to the produce of the land.
דָּגָן n.m. corn, grain (of cereals)
base
H1715 דָּגָן corn, grain (of cereals)
1715 dagan daw-gawn'
from 1711; properly, increase, i.e. grain:--corn ((floor)),
wheat.
see HEBREW for 01711
דָּגָן (da.gan) — grain.
wheat, cereal, grain, corn
Art | N-ms — Particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ncmsa
gran.
See AGRICULTURE; GARNER.
Grain
Used, in Amos 9:9, of a small stone or kernel; in Matt. 13:31, of an individual seed of mustard; in John 12:24, 1 Cor. 15:37, of wheat. The Hebrews sowed only wheat, barley, and spelt; rye and oats are not mentioned in Scripture.
See CORN.
תִּירוֹשׁ (tiyrowsh) refers to must or fresh grape juice, indicating wine that is newly pressed. The term can imply fermented wine but primarily denotes new or sweet wine. It is derived from a root meaning expulsion, suggesting the process of pressing grapes.
תִּירוֹשׁ n.m. must, fresh or new wine
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H8492 תִּירוֹשׁ must, fresh or new wine
8492 tiyrowsh tee-roshe'
or tiyrosh {tee-roshe'}; from 3423 in the sense of expulsion;
must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by
implication (rarely) fermented wine:--(new, sweet) wine.
see HEBREW for 03423
תִּירוֹשׁ (ti.rosh) — new wine.
wine, fresh or new wine, must, freshly pressed wine
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Wine
The common Hebrew word for wine is yayin, from a root meaning “to boil up,” “to be in a ferment.” Others derive it from a root meaning “to tread out,” and hence the juice of the grape trodden out. The Greek word for wine is oinos_, and the Latin _vinun. But besides this common Hebrew word, there are several others which are thus rendered.
(1.) Ashishah (2 Sam. 6:19; 1 Chr. 16:3; Cant. 2:5; Hos. 3:1), which, however, rather denotes a solid cake of pressed grapes, or, as in the Revised Version, a cake of raisins.
(2.) ‘Asis, “sweet wine,” or “new wine,” the product of the same year (Cant. 8:2;
The manufacture of wine is carried back in the Bible to the age of Noah, (Genesis 9:20,21) to whom the discovery of the process is apparently, though not explicitly, attributed. The natural history and culture of the vine are described under a separate head. [VINE] The only other plant whose fruit is noticed as having been converted into wine was the pomegranate. (Solomon 8:2) In Palestine the vintage takes place in September, and is celebrated with great rejoicing. The ripe fruit was gathered in baskets, (Jeremiah 6:9) as represented in Egyptian paintings, and was carried to the wine-press. It was then placed in the upper one of the two vats or receptacles of which the winepress was formed, and was subjected to the process of "treading," which has prevailed in all ages in Oriental…
The vine being natural to the soil of Canaan and its vicinity, wine was much used as a beverage, especially at festivals, Es 1:7 5:6 Da 5:1-4 Joh 2:3. As one of the staple products of the Holy Land, it was employed for drink-offerings in the temple service, Ex 20:26 Nu 15:4-10; it was included among the "first-fruits," De 18:4, and was used in the celebration of the Passover, and subsequently of the Lord’s supper, Mt 26:27-29. Together with corn and oil it denoted all temporal supplies,
יִצְהָר (yits-hawr) refers to fresh or newly appeared oil, often associated with producing light. It can also imply anointing oil, indicating its use in ceremonial contexts. The word is derived from a root meaning to shine or produce light, emphasizing its purity and brightness.
יִצְהָר n.[m.] fresh oil (newly appeared)
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H3323 יִצְהָר fresh oil (newly appeared)
3323 yitshar yits-hawr'
from 6671; oil (as producing light); figuratively,
anointing:--+ anointed oil.
see HEBREW for 06671
יִצְהָר (yits.har) — oil.
fresh oil, shining (pure) oil
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oil (shemen; elaion):
1. Terms
2. Production and Storage
3. Uses
(1) As a Commodity of Exchange
(2) As a Cosmetic
(3) As a Medicine
(4) As a Food
(5) As an Illuminant
(6) In Religious Rites
(a) Consecration
(b) Offerings
(c) Burials
4. Figurative Uses
Shemen, literally, "fat," corresponds to the common Arabic senin of similar meaning, although now applied to boiled butter fat.
1. Terms:
Another Hebrew word, zayith (zeth), "olive," occurs with shemen in several passages (Ex 27:20; 30:24; Le 24:2). The corresponding Arabic zeit, a contraction of zeitun, which is the name for the olive tree as well as the fruit, is now applied to oils in general, to distinguish them from solid fats. Zeit usually means olive oil, unless some qualifying name indicates another oil. A corresponding use was made of…
Oil
Only olive oil seems to have been used among the Hebrews. It was used for many purposes: for anointing the body or the hair (Ex. 29:7; 2 Sam. 14:2; Ps. 23:5; 92:10; 104:15; Luke 7:46); in some of the offerings (Ex. 29:40; Lev. 7:12; Num. 6:15; 15:4), but was excluded from the sin-offering (Lev. 5:11) and the jealousy-offering (Num. 5:15); for burning in lamps (
Of the numerous substances, animal and vegetable, which were known to the ancients as yielding oil, the olive berry is the one of which most frequent mention is made in the Scriptures. Gathering , --The olive berry was either gathered by hand or shaken off carefully with a light reed or stick. Pressing . --In order to make oil the fruit, was either bruised in a mortar crushed in a press loaded with wood or stones, ground in a mill, or trodden with the feet. The "beaten" oil of (Exodus 27:20; 29:40; Leviticus 24:2; Numbers 28:6) was probably made by bruising in a mortar, It was used-- (1) As food. Dried wheat, boiled with either butter or oil, but generally the former, is a common dish for all classes in Syria. (
Was employed from the earliest periods in the east, not only for the purpose of consecration, but to anoint the head, the beard, and the whole person in daily life, Ge 28:18. See ANOINTING. It was also universally used for food, Eze 16:13. Fresh and sweet olive oil was greatly preferred to butter and animal fat as a seasoning for food, and to this day in Syria almost every kind of food is cooked with oil. It had a place also among the meat-offerings in the temple, being usually mixed with the meal of the oblation, Le 5:11 6:21. For lamps, also, pure olive oil was regarded as the best, and was used in illuminating the tabernacle. These many uses for oil made the culture of the olive-tree an extensive and lucrative business,
The Hebrew word אוֹצָר (o-tsar) means 'treasure' or 'storehouse.' It encompasses various types of treasures, including valuable items like gold and silver, as well as supplies of food or drink. The term can also refer to a treasury or a depository for weapons, indicating a broader range of meanings related to storage and value.
אוֹצָר n.m. treasure, store, treasury, storehouse
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H214 אוֹצָר treasure, store, treasury, storehouse
214 'owtsar o-tsaw'
from 686; a depository:--armory, cellar, garner,
store(-house), treasure(-house) (-y).
see HEBREW for 0686
אוֹצָר (o.tsar) — treasure.
1) treasure, storehouse
1a) treasure (gold, silver, etc)
1b) store, supplies of food or drink
1c) treasure-house, treasury
1c1) treasure-house
1c2) storehouse, magazine
1c3) treasury
1c4) magazine of weapons (fig. of God's armoury)
1c5) storehouses (of God for rain, snow, hail, wind, sea)
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