Strong's Lexicon theristés: Reaper, harvester Original Word: θεριστής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb θερίζω (therizó), meaning "to reap" or "to harvest." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of reaping is קָצַר (qatsar), Strong's Hebrew #7114, which means "to reap" or "to harvest." Usage: The term "theristés" refers to one who reaps or gathers a harvest. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe those who gather spiritual harvests, such as souls for the Kingdom of God. The imagery of reaping is often associated with the end times and the final judgment, where the righteous are gathered into eternal life. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient agrarian societies, reaping was a critical part of the agricultural cycle. It involved cutting down ripe crops, typically using a sickle, and gathering them for processing. The role of the reaper was essential for ensuring a successful harvest. In the biblical context, reaping is often used as a metaphor for divine judgment and the gathering of believers into God's Kingdom. This imagery would have been familiar to Jesus' audience, who lived in a predominantly agricultural society. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom therizó Definition a reaper NASB Translation reapers (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2327: θεριστήςθεριστής, θεριστου, ὁ (θερίζω), a reaper: Matthew 13:30, 39. (Bel and the Dragon, 33; Xenophon, Demosthenes, Aristotle, Plutarch, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance reaper. From therizo; a harvester -- reaper. see GREEK therizo Forms and Transliterations θερισται θερισταί θερισταὶ θερισταις θερισταίς θερισταῖς θέριστρα θέριστρον theristai theristaì theristais theristaîsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 13:30 N-DMPGRK: ἐρῶ τοῖς θερισταῖς Συλλέξατε πρῶτον NAS: I will say to the reapers, First KJV: I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together INT: I will say to the harvesters Gather first Matthew 13:39 N-NMP Strong's Greek 2327 |
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