Strong's Lexicon tsimmuq: Raisin Original Word: צַמּוּק Word Origin: Derived from the root צָמַק (tsamaq), meaning "to shrivel" or "to dry up." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "tsimmuq," the concept of dried fruits, including raisins, can be related to Greek terms like σταφυλή (staphulē) for "grape" or ξηρός (xēros) for "dry." Usage: The term "tsimmuq" refers to a dried grape, commonly known as a raisin. In the biblical context, raisins were often used as a food source, a form of sustenance, and sometimes as offerings. They were valued for their sweetness and ability to be preserved over time. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, grapes were a significant agricultural product, and their preservation as raisins was a practical way to store food. Raisins were a staple in the diet and were often included in provisions for journeys or military campaigns. They were also used in religious and cultural rituals, reflecting their importance in daily life and worship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsamaq Definition bunch of raisins NASB Translation bunches of raisins (1), clusters of raisins (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [צִמּוּק] noun masculine1Samuel 30:12 bunch of raisins (dried grapes); — plural צִמֻּקִים 1 Samuel 25:18; 1 Samuel 30:12, צִמּוּקִים 2 Samuel 16:1; Chron 2 Samuel 12:41 (van d. H. 2 Samuel 12:40). צמר (√ of following; Late Hebrew צֶמֶר = Biblical Hebrew; Ethiopic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bunch cluster of raisins From tsamaq; a cake of dried grapes -- bunch (cluster) of raisins. see HEBREW tsamaq Forms and Transliterations וְיַֽיִן־ ויין־ צִמֻּקִ֖ים צִמֻּקִים֙ צִמּוּקִ֛ים צמוקים צמקים ṣim·mu·qîm ṣim·mū·qîm ṣimmuqîm ṣimmūqîm tzimmuKim veyayin wə·ya·yin- wəyayin-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 25:18 HEB: קָלִ֔י וּמֵאָ֥ה צִמֻּקִ֖ים וּמָאתַ֣יִם דְּבֵלִ֑ים NAS: and a hundred clusters of raisins and two hundred KJV: [corn], and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred INT: of roasted hundred clusters hundred cakes 1 Samuel 30:12 2 Samuel 16:1 1 Chronicles 12:40 4 Occurrences |
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Aramaic עַמְרָא, 
; Palmyrene עמרא). 
