Strong's Lexicon krithé: Barley Original Word: κριθή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κρίνω (krinō), meaning "to separate" or "to judge," though in this context, it is more directly related to the grain itself. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H8184 (שְׂעֹרָה, se'orah): The Hebrew word for barley, often used in similar contexts as the Greek "krithé." Usage: The term "krithé" refers to barley, a cereal grain that was a staple food in ancient times. It is often mentioned in the context of agriculture and food supply in the Bible. Barley was one of the first grains to be cultivated and was commonly used for making bread and porridge. Cultural and Historical Background: In biblical times, barley was a significant crop in the ancient Near East, including Israel. It was typically harvested in the spring and was considered a less prestigious grain compared to wheat. Barley was often associated with the poor and was used as animal fodder. However, it was also a key ingredient in the diet of the Israelites and was used in various offerings and rituals. HELPS Word-studies 2915 krithḗ – barley, the grain eaten by the common person, i.e. "poor man's bread" as opposed to using the more expensive grain (wheat). Barley was used "principally as food for horses" (Zod, Dict). (Rev 6:6) – Unlike annual crops, olives and grapes take years to recover once devastated. The destruction of the oil and wine emphatically then conveys ongoing famine. [A quart of wheat was the usual amount of food a working man ate per day.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition barley NASB Translation barley (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2915: κριθήκριθή, κριθῆς, ἡ (in Greek writings (from Homer down) only in plural αἱ κριθαί), the Sept. for שְׂעֹרָה, barley: Revelation 6:6 κριθῆς R G, κριθῶν L T Tr WH. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance barley. Of uncertain derivation; barley -- barley. Forms and Transliterations κριθαί κριθάς κριθή κριθήν κριθής κριθων κριθών κριθῶν krithon krithôn krithōn krithō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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