Strong's Lexicon caphiyach: Aftergrowth, volunteer grain, self-sown grain Original Word: סָפִיחַ Word Origin: Derived from the root סָפַח (saphach), meaning "to join" or "to add." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, as the concept of "caphiyach" is specific to the Hebrew agricultural and religious context. Usage: The term "caphiyach" refers to crops that grow spontaneously without being sown, often as a result of seeds left in the ground from the previous harvest. These are typically seen as a provision from God, especially during times when sowing is not possible, such as during the Sabbath year or Jubilee. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the agricultural cycle was deeply tied to religious observance. The Law of Moses commanded that every seventh year be a Sabbath year, during which the land was to lie fallow and not be sown or harvested (Leviticus 25:1-7). During this time, the Israelites were to rely on what the land produced naturally, including the "caphiyach," as a testament to God's provision and faithfulness. This practice underscored the importance of trust in God and the recognition of His sovereignty over the land and its produce. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [סָפִיחַ] noun [masculine] outpouring ?; — plural suffix תִּשְׁטֹףסְֿפִיחֶיהָ עֲפַר הָאָרֶץ Job 14:19 (si vera lectio) its outpourings sweep away the dust of the earth, so most, but dubious; Bu proposes *סְחִיפָה, compare מָטָר סֹחֵף Proverbs 28:3. II. סָפִיחַ noun [masculine] growth from spilled kernels ((kernels) poured out, accidentally, in harvesting, according to most; BuhlLex 13 and others think of additional growth, √ I. ספח); — it is what springs up of itself in second year, and serves as food when no grain could be sown: absolute ׳ס 2 Kings 19:29 = Isaiah 37:30; construct סְפִיחַ קְצִירְךָ Leviticus 25:5; suffix תִּקְצְרוּ אֶתסְֿפִיחֶיהַ Leviticus 25:11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance such things as which grow of themselves, which grows of its own accord From caphach; something (spontaneously) falling off, i.e. A self-sown crop; figuratively, a freshet -- (such) things as (which) grow (of themselves), which groweth of its own accord (itself). see HEBREW caphach Forms and Transliterations סְפִ֤יחַ סְפִיחֶ֔יהָ סְפִיחֶ֥יהָ סָפִ֔יחַ ספיח ספיחיה sā·p̄î·aḥ saFiach sāp̄îaḥ sə·p̄î·aḥ sə·p̄î·ḥe·hā seFiach sefiCheiha səp̄îaḥ səp̄îḥehāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 25:5 HEB: אֵ֣ת סְפִ֤יחַ קְצִֽירְךָ֙ לֹ֣א NAS: Your harvest's aftergrowth you shall not reap, KJV: That which groweth of its own accord of thy harvest INT: aftergrowth your harvest's shall not Leviticus 25:11 2 Kings 19:29 Job 14:19 Isaiah 37:30 5 Occurrences |
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