4585. semidalis
Berean Strong's Lexicon
semidalis: Fine flour

Original Word: σεμίδαλις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: semidalis
Pronunciation: seh-MEE-dah-lees
Phonetic Spelling: (sem-id'-al-is)
Definition: Fine flour
Meaning: the finest wheaten flour.

Word Origin: Derived from a Semitic origin, related to the Hebrew word סֹלֶת (solet).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5560 סֹלֶת (solet): Fine flour, used in similar contexts in the Old Testament.

Usage: The term "semidalis" refers to the finest quality of wheat flour, often used in the preparation of offerings and bread. In the context of the Bible, it signifies purity and the best of what one can offer to God.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, fine flour was a valuable commodity, representing the best part of the wheat after it had been thoroughly sifted and ground. It was used in various offerings and sacrifices, symbolizing the offering of one's best to God. The use of fine flour in religious rituals underscored the importance of purity and dedication in worship.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
fine wheat flour
NASB Translation
fine flour (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4585: σεμίδαλις

σεμίδαλις, accusative σεμίδαλιν, , the finest wheaten flour: Revelation 18:13. (Hippocrates, Aristophanes, Josephus, others; the Sept. often for כֹּלֶת.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fine flour.

Probably of foreign origin; fine wheaten flour -- fine flour.

Forms and Transliterations
σεμιδάλεως σεμιδαλιν σεμίδαλιν σεμίδαλις semidalin semídalin
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Englishman's Concordance
Revelation 18:13 N-AFS
GRK: ἔλαιον καὶ σεμίδαλιν καὶ σῖτον
NAS: and olive oil and fine flour and wheat
KJV: oil, and fine flour, and wheat,
INT: oil and finest flour and wheat

Strong's Greek 4585
1 Occurrence


σεμίδαλιν — 1 Occ.

















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