Proverbs 31:16 — Word Study
WLCזָמְמָ֣ה שָׂ֭דֶה וַתִּקָּחֵ֑הוּ מִפְּרִ֥י כַ֝פֶּ֗יהָ נָ֣טְעָה כָּֽרֶם׃
BSAShe appraiseszâmam■ [considers, looks at carefully] a fieldsâdeh [a plot of land, ground for cultivation] and buys itlâqach▸ [purchases, takes possession of] from her earningspᵉrîy [the fruit of her hands, profit] she plantsnâṭaʻ■ [establishes, cultivates] a vineyardkerem [a garden for growing vines, a kerem]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| זָמְמָ֣ה | she considers | Verb, Qal, perfect third person feminine singular |
| שָׂ֭דֶה | a field | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וַתִּקָּחֵ֑הוּ | and she took it | Verb qal sequential imperfect third person feminine singular, suffix |
| מִפְּרִ֥י | from [the] fruit of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| כַ֝פֶּ֗יהָ | hands her | Noun common feminine dual construct, suffix |
| נָ֣טְעָה | she plants | Verb, Qal, perfect third person feminine singular |
| כָּֽרֶם׃ | a vineyard | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard. |
| KJV | She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. |
| ASV | She considereth a field, and buyeth it; With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. |
| YLT | She hath considered a field, and taketh it, From the fruit of her hands she hath planted a vineyard. |
| WEB | She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard. |
| BBE | After looking at a field with care, she gets it for a price, planting a vine-garden with the profit of her work. |
The translations agree on the actions of the woman in this verse — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence has a main clause and two subordinate phrases, illustrating the sequence of actions taken by the woman.
8 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Proverbs 31:16
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Context — The Virtuous Womangenerated
Proverbs 31:16 describes a woman who is wise and industrious, showcasing her ability to assess opportunities and take action. This verse is situated within a larger passage that outlines the qualities of a virtuous woman, emphasizing her strength and capability in managing her household and affairs.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 15:18 | One day Acsah came to Othniel and urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, “What do you desire?” |
| 2 | Song of Solomon 8:12 | |
| 3 | Matthew 13:44 | The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 3 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — זָמְמָ֣ה, za.me.Mahgenerated
The verb זָמַם (zamam) means to consider or plan, often with a connotation of scheming. In this context, it highlights the woman's thoughtful evaluation of a field before making a purchase. The parsing indicates that it is a perfect tense verb, suggesting a completed action in the past, emphasizing her decisiveness.
This word is often associated with planning and can imply a degree of foresight and intention. Here, it shows her proactive approach in assessing the value of the field, indicating her wisdom and discernment.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations agree on the meaning of the verse, consistently portraying the woman's actions of appraising and purchasing a field, as well as planting a vineyard.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse comprises a main clause and two additional phrases. The finite verb זָמְמָ֣ה (she considers) governs the structure, with a noun phrase שָׂ֭דֶה (a field) as the object, followed by another verb וַתִּקָּחֵ֑הוּ (and she took it) and its object.
The structure emphasizes the woman's actions in sequence: first assessing the field, then purchasing it, and finally planting a vineyard, illustrating her proactive nature.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates זָמְמָ֣ה as θεωρήσασα (having considered), indicating a thoughtful evaluation. This choice suggests a focus on her perceptive nature rather than any negative connotation.
The translation of שָׂ֭דֶה as γεώργιον (a plot of land) aligns with the understanding of agricultural land, maintaining the original context of cultivation.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 31:16 shows a woman who carefully considers a field before buying it, using her earnings to plant a vineyard. This highlights her wisdom and ability to manage resources effectively.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means she carefully evaluates the field's value and potential before making a purchase.
She plants a vineyard to cultivate crops and generate further income, showcasing her industriousness.
The verse highlights her wisdom, resourcefulness, and ability to manage her affairs effectively.
It exemplifies the characteristics of a virtuous woman who is capable, industrious, and wise in her dealings.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways can I be more resourceful in managing my own responsibilities?
- How can I apply wisdom in my decision-making, similar to the woman in this verse?
- What steps can I take to cultivate my own 'vineyard' or projects?
- How does this passage inspire me to be diligent in my work and responsibilities?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early church fathers have commented on this verse, interpreting it in the context of virtuous living and spiritual insight.
[The text] speaks of the church as a virtuous soul possessing the tree of knowledge and the tree of life. [The church possesses] knowledge as the law, and life as the Word.Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 31 →
After saying, “Being farsighted she has bought a field,” as though you were to say, “What did she buy it with?” it adds, “With the fruit of her hands she has planted a property.” … The property it means, you see, lies in the future;Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 31 →
"She considers a field and buys it, etc." The field means the possession of the heavenly inheritance. About which the patriarch blessedly speaks to his son Isaac: "Behold,Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 31 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 31:16 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleShe considereth a field, and buyeth it,.... The field are the Scriptures, in which are hid the rich treasures of Gospel doctrines and promises; and the church, and all truly enlightened persons,
Read John Gill on Proverbs 31 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryWho can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The praises of a virtuous woman; forming a Hebrew acrostic. The 22 years begin with the several 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet consecutively; M.
Read Robert Jamieson on Proverbs 31 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleShe considereth a field; whether it be fit for her use, and of a reasonable price, and how she may purchase it. This excludes the rashness, as her proceeding to buy it excludes the inconstancy, which is oft incident to that sex. With the fruit of her hands, with the effects of her diligence, she planteth a vineyard; she improveth the land to the best advantage.
Read Matthew Poole on Proverbs 31 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 31:16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.Ver. 16. She considereth a field and buyeth it.] Here is the fruit of her pains and providence. The manus motitans, the "stirring hand maketh rich," and "a wise woman buildeth her house." She considers the convenience of this field, and then casts about how she may compass it.
Read John Trapp on Proverbs 31 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(16) She considereth a field.—Fixes upon a suitable one for purchase. With the fruit of her hands.—With her savings she buys a vineyard and stocks it.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Proverbs 31 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 16. She considereth a field and buyeth it] 5. She provides for the growing wants of her family. More land will shortly be needed, for the family is growing up; and having seen a field contiguous to her own, which was on sale, she estimates its worth, and purchases it a good bargain; and she pays for it by the fruit of her own industry. 6. She does not restrict herself to the bare necessaries of life; she is able to procure some of its comforts. She plants a vineyard, that she may have wine for a beverage, for medicine, and for sacrifice. This also is procured of her own labour. Whatever goes out brings its worth in; and barter, not buying, is her chief mode of traffic.
Read AdamClarke on Proverbs 31 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and CollegesVIII. The Virtuous Woman. Chap. Proverbs 31:10-31 This short Appendix differs from the other Sections of the Book of Proverbs in having one subject throughout, and in being in form acrostic or alphabetical. Each verse begins with a letter, taken in order, of the Hebrew alphabet. There is nothing in the contents of the Section to throw light upon either its age or authorship. The alphabetical arrangement cannot safely be regarded as a proof of a late date of composition. A similar arrangement occurs in several Psalms and in the opening chapters of the Book of Lamentations; and some at least of these must be assigned to a comparatively early date. It is more probable that the arrangement in…
Read Cambridge on Proverbs 31 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe verse points to a large sphere of feminine activity, strikingly in contrast with the degradation to which woman in the East has now fallen.
Read Albert Barnes on Proverbs 31 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard.
She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She considers a field and buys it; from her own income she plants a vineyard.
Tyndale line
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it; With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She considereth a field, and getteth it: and with the fruite of her handes she planteth a vineyarde.
Strictly literal
She considereth a field, and acquireth it; of the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She hath considered a field, and taketh it, From the fruit of her hands she hath planted a vineyard.
She has considered a field, and takes it, || She has planted a vineyard from the fruit of her hands.
She thinketh of a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She considers a field and buys it, with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
From the Latin
She hath considered a field, and bought it: with the fruit of her hands she hath planted a vineyard.
Simplified
She looks at a field, and decides to buy it; from the money she's earned she buys a vineyard.
After looking at a field with care, she gets it for a price, planting a vine-garden with the profit of her work.
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 largely agree, with six out of seven words matching. The Septuagint's word order differs, but the core message remains consistent with the Hebrew text.
זָמְמָ֣ה שָׂ֭דֶה וַתִּקָּחֵ֑הוּ מִפְּרִ֥י כַ֝פֶּ֗יהָ נָ֣טְעָה כָּֽרֶם׃
6 of the 7 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 Proverbs 31:16
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.
זָמַם (zamam) is a Hebrew verb meaning to plan or devise, often with a negative connotation. It encompasses actions like considering, plotting, and imagining, particularly in the context of evil intent. The entries highlight its use in the Old Testament to denote harmful planning.
זָמַם vb. consider, purpose, devise
base
H2161 זָמַם consider, purpose, devise
2161 zamam zaw-mam'
a primitive root; to plan, usually in a bad sense:--consider,
devise, imagine, plot, purpose, think (evil).
זָמַם (za.mam) — to plan.
1) to have a thought, devise, plan, consider, purpose
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to consider, fix thought upon
1a2) to purpose, devise
1a3) to plot (of evil intent)
V-Qal-Perf-3fs — Verb · Qal · perfect third person feminine singularHVqp3fs
שָׂדַי (saday) and שָׂדֶה (sadeh) both refer to a field or land, encompassing cultivated areas, open fields, and regions opposed to mountains or seas. The terms can denote specific portions of ground and are associated with wildlife habitats. They derive from a root meaning to spread out, indicating flat, expansive areas.
שָׂדַי n.m. field, land
cultivated field
home of wild beasts
plain, opp. mt.
land, opp. sea
base
שָׂדֶה 819 n.m. id. [u.ak.ab]
(ordinary contr. form)open field, country
definite portion of ground, field, land
land, opp. sea
base
H7704a שָׂדַי field, land . cultivated field
. home of wild beasts
. plain, opp. mt.
. land, opp. sea
H7704b שָׂדֶה id. [7704a] . open field, country
. definite portion of ground, field, land
. land, opp. sea
7704 sadeh saw-deh'
or saday {saw-dah'-ee}; from an unused root meaning to spread
out; a field (as flat):--country, field, ground, land, soil,
X wild.
שָׂדַי (sa.day) — Sirion.
This name means field, land, plain
Another spelling of cher.mon (חֶרְמוֹן "(Mount )Hermon" H2768)
שָׂדֶה (sa.deh) — land: soil.
: soil
1) field, land
1a) open field, country
1b) definite portion of ground, field, land
1c) land (opposed to sea)
שָׂדֶה (sa.deh) — land: country.
: country/field
1) field, land
1a) open field, country
1b) definite portion of ground, field, land
1c) land (opposed to sea)
שָׂדֶה (sa.deh) — Field (of the Launderer).
Combined with ka.vas (כָּבַס "Washer's" H3526)
This name means field, land
שָׂדֶה (sa.deh) — land: wildlife.
: wild(animals/plants)
1) field, land
1a) open field, country
1b) definite portion of ground, field, land
1c) land (opposed to sea)
שָׂדַי (sa.day) — field.
1) field, land
1a) cultivated field
1b) of home of wild beasts
1c) plain (opposed to mountain)
1d) land (opposed to sea)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
feld.
See AGRICULTURE.
Field
(Heb. sadeh), a cultivated field, but unenclosed. It is applied to any cultivated ground or pasture (Gen. 29:2; 31:4; 34:7), or tillage (Gen. 37:7; 47:24). It is also applied to woodland (Ps. 132:6) or mountain top (Judg. 9:32, 36; 2 Sam. 1:21). It denotes sometimes a cultivated region as opposed to the wilderness (Gen. 33:19; 36:35). Unwalled villages or scattered houses are spoken of as “in the fields” (Deut. 28:3, 16; Lev. 25:31;
The Hebrew sadeh is applied to any cultivated ground, and in some instances in marked opposition to the neighboring wilderness. On the other hand the sadeh is frequently contrasted with what is enclosed, whether a vineyard, a garden or a walled town. In many passages the term implies what is remote from a house, (Genesis 4:8; 24:63; 22:25) or settled habitation, as in the case of Esau. (Genesis 25:27) The separate plots of ground were marked off by stones, which might easily be removed, (19:14; 27:17) cf. Job 24:2; Prov 22:28; 23:10 The absence of fences rendered the fields liable to damage from straying cattle, (Exodus…
The Hebrew word לָקַח (*laqach*) means 'to take' and encompasses a wide range of actions, including to receive, seize, capture, and carry away. It can refer to taking something in hand, taking a wife, or even taking vengeance. The verb has various forms indicating different nuances, such as being taken away or captured.
לָקַח 965 vb. take
Qal
take, take in hand
take and carry along with oneself
take from, or out of
take, carry away
take away from, so as to deprive of
esp. take away life
take to or for a person
take up, upon = put upon
= fetch
take = lead, conduct (with or without contact)
take = capture, seize
take = carry off
in phr. take vengeance
Niph.
be captured, of ark
be taken away, removed
be taken, brought unto
Pu.
be taken from, out of
= be stolen from
be taken captive
be taken away, removed
Hoph.
be taken, brought unto
be taken out of
be taken away from
Hithp. lit. fire taking hold of itself, of lightning
base
H3947 לָקַח take .. take, take in hand
. take and carry along with oneself
. . take from, or out of
. take, carry away
. take away from, so as to deprive of
. esp. take away life
. take to or for a person
. take up, upon = put upon
. = fetch
. take = lead, conduct (with or without contact)
. take = capture, seize
. take = carry off
. in phr. take vengeance
. . be captured, of ark
. be taken away, removed
. be taken, brought unto
. . be taken from, out of
. = be stolen from
. be taken captive
. be taken away, removed
. . be taken, brought unto
. be taken out of
. be taken away from
. lit. fire taking hold of itself, of lightning
3947 laqach law-kakh'
a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of
applications):--accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch,
get, infold, X many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve,
seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win.
לָקַח (la.qach) — to take: take.
: take
1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to take, take in the hand
1a2) to take and carry along
1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away
1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept
1a5) to take up or upon, put upon
1a6) to fetch
1a7) to take, lead, conduct
1a8) to take, capture, seize
1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance)
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be captured
1b2) to be taken away, be removed
1b3) to be taken, brought unto
1c) (Pual)
1c1) to be taken from or out of
1c2) to be stolen from
1c3) to be taken captive
1c4) to be taken away, be removed
1d) (Hophal)
1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto
1d2) to be taken out of
1d3) to be taken away
1e) (Hithpael)
1e1) to take hold of oneself
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs | Suff — Verb qal sequential imperfect third person feminine singular · suffixHc/Vqw3fs/Sp3ms
פְּרִי (priy) means 'fruit' and encompasses various meanings, including the literal fruit of the ground, offspring or children, and figurative fruit representing the consequences of actions. It is derived from a root that emphasizes the concept of produce or reward.
פְּרִי 119 n.m. fruit
fruit of the ground, of produce in gen.
= offspring, fruit of womb
fig. of fruit of actions, i.e. their consequences
base
H6529 פְּרִי fruit . fruit of the ground, of produce in gen.
. = offspring, fruit of womb
. fig. of fruit of actions, i.e. their consequences
6529 priy per-ee'
from 6509; fruit (literally or figuratively):--bough,
((first-)) fruit((-ful)), reward.
see HEBREW for 06509
פְּרִי (pe.ri) — fruit.
1) fruit
1a) fruit, produce (of the ground)
1b) fruit, offspring, children, progeny (of the womb)
1c) fruit (of actions) (fig.)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/Ncmsc
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…
כַּף (kaph) refers to the hollow or flat part of the hand, including the palm and the sole of the foot. It can also denote power and is used to describe various hollow objects, such as bowls or handles. The word encompasses a range of meanings related to the shape and function of hands and feet, as well as items that are hand-shaped.
כַּף 192 n.f. hollow, or flat of the hand, palm, sole of foot, hand
base
H3709 כַּף hollow, or flat of the hand, palm, sole of foot, hand
3709 kaph kaf
from 3721; the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an
animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling,
the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree);
figuratively, power:--branch, + foot, hand((-ful), -dle,
(-led)), hollow, middle, palm, paw, power, sole, spoon.
see HEBREW for 03721
כַּף (kaph) — palm.
: palm/hand
1) palm, hand, sole, palm of the hand, hollow or flat of the hand
1a) palm, hollow or flat of the hand
1b) power
1c) sole (of the foot)
1d) hollow, objects, bending objects, bent objects
1d1) of thigh-joint
1d2) pan, vessel (as hollow)
1d3) hollow (of sling)
1d4) hand-shaped branches or fronds (of palm trees)
1d5) handles (as bent)
כַּף (kaph) — palm: sole.
: sole/paw
1) palm, hand, sole, palm of the hand, hollow or flat of the hand
1a) palm, hollow or flat of the hand
1b) power
1c) sole (of the foot)
1d) hollow, objects, bending objects, bent objects
1d1) of thigh-joint
1d2) pan, vessel (as hollow)
1d3) hollow (of sling)
1d4) hand-shaped branches or fronds (of palm trees)
1d5) handles (as bent)
כַּף (kaph) — palm: dish.
: dish/socket
1) palm, hand, sole, palm of the hand, hollow or flat of the hand
1a) palm, hollow or flat of the hand
1b) power
HNcfdc/Sp3fs — Noun common feminine dual construct · suffixHNcfdc/Sp3fs
נָטַע (nata`) is a Hebrew verb meaning to plant or establish. It can refer to planting in a literal sense or establishing something figuratively. The verb appears in both the Qal and Niphal forms, indicating actions of planting and being established, respectively.
נָטַע vb. plant
Qal
plant
plant, fig. = establish
Niph. be planted, fig., = be established.
base
H5193 נָטַע plant
5193 nata` naw-tah'
a primitive root; properly, to strike in, i.e. fix;
specifically, to plant (literally or
figuratively):--fastened, plant(- er).
נָטַע (na.ta) — to plant.
1) to plant, fasten, fix, establish
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to plant
1a2) to plant, establish (fig.)
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be planted
1b2) to be established (fig.)
V-Qal-Perf-3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person feminine singularHVqp3fs
→ See BOTANY
כֶּרֶם (kerem) means 'vineyard' and is derived from an unused root of uncertain meaning. It covers the concept of a garden or vineyard, including terms like 'vines' and 'vintage.' The word appears in contexts related to agriculture, specifically in the Old Testament.
כֶּרֶם 92 n.m. (f.) vineyard
base
H3754 כֶּרֶם vineyard
3754 kerem keh'-rem
from an unused root of uncertain meaning; a garden or
vineyard:--vines, (increase of the) vineyard(-s), vintage. See
also 1021.
see HEBREW for 01021
כֶּרֶם (ke.rem) — vineyard.
vineyard
N-cs — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
vin'-yard.
See VINE.
See VINE.