Original Word: דֶּשֶׁא
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: deshe'
Pronunciation: DEH-sheh
Phonetic Spelling: (deh'-sheh)
Definition: a sprout, grass
Meaning: The term "deshe'" refers to a sprout, grass, or tender grass. It is often used to describe young, fresh vegetation, particularly in the context of pastures or fields.

Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּשָׁא (dasha), which means "to sprout" or "to cause to sprout."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1008 (bostrychos): While not a direct equivalent, this term refers to a cluster or bunch, often used in the context of hair or foliage.
• G4169 (poios): This term is more general, meaning "of what kind" or "what sort," and is used in various contexts, including descriptions of nature.
• G5528 (chortos): This is the closest Greek equivalent, meaning "grass" or "herbage," and is used in the New Testament to describe fields and pastures, similar to the Hebrew "deshe'."

In summary, דֶּשֶׁא (deshe') is a significant term in the Hebrew Bible, rich with imagery and theological meaning, symbolizing God's provision and the beauty of His creation.

Usage: The word "deshe'" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote fresh, green grass or vegetation. It is often associated with the imagery of lush, fertile landscapes and is used metaphorically to convey ideas of growth, renewal, and provision.

Context: • Occurrences in Scripture: The term "deshe'" appears in several passages throughout the Old Testament. Notably, it is found in Genesis 1:11, where God commands the earth to bring forth grass, and in Psalm 23:2, where the psalmist speaks of being led beside still waters and lying down in green pastures.
• Theological Significance: In the biblical context, "deshe'" symbolizes God's provision and care for His creation. The imagery of green pastures is often used to depict peace, rest, and divine sustenance. In Psalm 23, the reference to green pastures is part of a larger metaphor of God as the Good Shepherd, who provides for and protects His flock.
• Cultural Context: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, green grass and fertile fields were vital for the sustenance of livestock and, by extension, human communities. The presence of "deshe'" would have been seen as a sign of blessing and prosperity.
• Literary Usage: The word is often used poetically in the Psalms and prophetic literature to evoke the beauty and abundance of God's creation. It serves as a visual representation of life and vitality.

Word Origin
from dasha
Definition
grass
NASB Translation
fresh grass (1), grass (3), green (1), herb (3), new grass (1), new growth (1), tender grass (2), vegetation (2).

דֶּ֫שֶׁא noun masculine^{Isaiah 15:6} grass (Late Hebrew id., Assyrian dišu, herb, Lyon^{Sargontexte 69}; Sabean דתֿא fresh shoots DHM^{ZMG 1875, 597} = springtime CIS^{iv. p. 11}; Aramaic דִּתְאָה, (compare Lag^{BN 130})) — ׳ד absolute Genesis 1:11+ 13 t. — accusative of congnate meaning with verb תַּדְשֵׁא Genesis 1:11; compare Genesis 1:12 (in both, produced by earth); springing out of earth 2 Samuel 23:4; of a second crop of grass Proverbs 21:25 (opposed to חָצִיר); caused to spring forth by God לְהַצְמִיחַ מֹצָא דֶ֑שֶׁא Job 38:27; refreshed by rain Deuteronomy 32:2; ׳נְאוֺת ד Psalm 23:2; as food of wild ass Job 6:5; as failing (withered) Isaiah 15:6; lacking for animals Jeremiah 14:5; וִירַק דֶּשֶׁא simile of weakness 2 Kings 19:26 ("" עֵשֶׂב שָׂדֶה) = Isaiah 37:27; of transitoriness (withering) Psalm 37:2 (׳יֶרֶק ד); of growth and prosperity, Isaiah 66:14.

tender grass, green, tender herb

From dasha; a sprout; by analogy, grass -- (tender) grass, green, (tender)herb.

see HEBREW dasha

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