Strong's Lexicon adashah: Lentil Original Word: עָדָשׁ Word Origin: Derived from the root עָדַשׁ (adash), which is not used in the Hebrew Bible but is related to the concept of a lentil. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "adashah" in Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the term specifically refers to a Hebrew cultural and agricultural context. Usage: The term "adashah" refers to lentils, a type of legume that was a staple in the ancient Near Eastern diet. Lentils are small, round, and lens-shaped, and they were commonly used in soups and stews. In the Bible, lentils are mentioned in the context of meals and provisions, highlighting their importance as a food source. Cultural and Historical Background: Lentils have been cultivated in the Near East for thousands of years and were a significant part of the diet in ancient Israel. They are rich in protein and nutrients, making them an essential food for sustenance. In biblical times, lentils were often cooked into a stew, which was a common and nourishing meal for people of all social classes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a lentil NASB Translation lentil (1), lentils (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עֲדָשָׁה] noun feminine lentile (Late Hebrew עֲדָשָׁה id.; LöwNo. 140; Arabic image u%navailable; on formation see LagBN 50); — plural עֲדָשִׁים growing 2 Samuel 23:11; article of food, 2 Samuel 17:28; Ezekiel 4:9; ׳נְזִיד ע Genesis 25:34 (J) pottage of lentiles. עַוָּא see עַוָּה עוב (√ of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lentile From an unused root of uncertain meaning; a lentil -- lentile. Forms and Transliterations וַעֲדָשִׁ֖ים וַעֲדָשִׁ֜ים ועדשים עֲדָשִׁ֔ים עדשים ‘ă·ḏā·šîm ‘ăḏāšîm adaShim vaadaShim wa‘ăḏāšîm wa·‘ă·ḏā·šîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 25:34 HEB: לֶ֚חֶם וּנְזִ֣יד עֲדָשִׁ֔ים וַיֹּ֣אכַל וַיֵּ֔שְׁתְּ NAS: Esau bread and lentil stew; and he ate KJV: and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat INT: bread stew and lentil ate and drank 2 Samuel 17:28 2 Samuel 23:11 Ezekiel 4:9 4 Occurrences |
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