3698. kussemeth
Strong's Lexicon
kussemeth: Spelt

Original Word: כֻּסֶּמֶת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: kuccemeth
Pronunciation: koos-SEH-meth
Phonetic Spelling: (koos-seh'-meth)
Definition: Spelt
Meaning: spelt

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to clip off; related to the concept of cutting or harvesting.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "kussemeth" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as spelt is primarily a term used in the Hebrew context of the Old Testament.

Usage: The term "kussemeth" refers to spelt, a type of ancient grain that is closely related to wheat. In the Bible, it is mentioned as one of the grains used for making bread and as part of the staple diet in ancient Israel. Spelt is known for its hardiness and ability to grow in less fertile soil, making it a valuable crop in the ancient Near East.

Cultural and Historical Background: Spelt was a significant crop in the ancient world, particularly in the Near East and Mediterranean regions. It was valued for its nutritional content and versatility in cooking. In biblical times, spelt was often used alongside other grains like wheat and barley. Its resilience to harsh growing conditions made it a reliable food source for ancient communities.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from kasam
Definition
spelt (a kind of wheat)
NASB Translation
rye (1), spelt (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
כֻּסֶּ֫מֶת noun feminine spelt, triticum spelta (Late Hebrew plural כוּסְמִין, compare ᵑ7 ᵑ6 כונתא, ; compare Löwp. 104 ff. DiExodus 9:23 NowArch i, 111); — absolute ׳כ Exodus 9:32; Isaiah 28:25 plural כֻּסְּמִים Ezekiel 4:9 (in all distinguished from wheat, barley, etc.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fitches, rie

From kacam; spelt (from its bristliness as if just shorn) -- fitches, rie.

see HEBREW kacam

Forms and Transliterations
וְהַכֻּסֶּ֖מֶת וְכֻסְּמִ֗ים וְכֻסֶּ֖מֶת והכסמת וכסמים וכסמת vechusSemet vechusseMim vehakkusSemet wə·hak·kus·se·meṯ wə·ḵus·se·meṯ wə·ḵus·sə·mîm wəhakkussemeṯ wəḵussemeṯ wəḵussəmîm
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Exodus 9:32
HEB: וְהַחִטָּ֥ה וְהַכֻּסֶּ֖מֶת לֹ֣א נֻכּ֑וּ
NAS: But the wheat and the spelt were not ruined,
KJV: But the wheat and the rie were not smitten:
INT: the wheat and the spelt were not ruined

Isaiah 28:25
HEB: וּשְׂעֹרָ֣ה נִסְמָ֔ן וְכֻסֶּ֖מֶת גְּבֻלָתֽוֹ׃
NAS: in its place and rye within its area?
KJV: barley and the rie in their place?
INT: Barley place and rye border

Ezekiel 4:9
HEB: וַעֲדָשִׁ֜ים וְדֹ֣חַן וְכֻסְּמִ֗ים וְנָתַתָּ֤ה אוֹתָם֙
NAS: millet and spelt, put
KJV: and millet, and fitches, and put
INT: lentils millet and spelt put vessel

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3698
3 Occurrences


wə·ḵus·se·meṯ — 1 Occ.
wə·ḵus·sə·mîm — 1 Occ.
wə·hak·kus·se·meṯ — 1 Occ.















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