Definition and Context:
The term "tilled" refers to the agricultural practice of preparing and cultivating the soil for the purpose of growing crops. In biblical times, tilling was a fundamental aspect of agrarian life and is frequently mentioned in the Scriptures as a symbol of human labor, stewardship, and the relationship between humanity and the land.

Biblical References:
The concept of tilling the land is introduced early in the Bible, reflecting the agrarian society of ancient Israel. In Genesis 2:5 , it is noted that "no shrub of the field had yet appeared on the earth, nor had any plant of the field sprouted, for the LORD God had not yet sent rain upon the earth, and there was no man to cultivate the ground." This passage highlights the necessity of human involvement in the cultivation of the earth, indicating that tilling is part of God's design for humanity's role in creation.

After the fall, the nature of tilling changes as part of the curse pronounced upon Adam. Genesis 3:17-19 states, "Cursed is the ground because of you; through toil you will eat of it all the days of your life. Both thorns and thistles it will yield for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground, because out of it you were taken; for dust you are, and to dust you shall return." Here, tilling becomes associated with toil and hardship, reflecting the brokenness introduced into the world through sin.

Symbolism and Themes:
Tilling the land is often used symbolically in the Bible to represent spiritual truths. In the parable of the sower (Matthew 13:3-9), Jesus uses the imagery of soil and cultivation to illustrate the different responses to the Word of God. The condition of the soil represents the condition of the human heart, and the act of tilling can be seen as the preparation necessary for spiritual growth and fruitfulness.

In Proverbs 12:11 , it is written, "He who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment." This proverb underscores the value of diligent labor and the rewards of faithfully tending to one's responsibilities, contrasting it with the futility of pursuing empty dreams.

Cultural and Historical Insights:
In ancient Israel, tilling was a labor-intensive process that involved breaking up the ground, removing stones, and preparing the soil for planting. The tools used for tilling included the plow, which was often drawn by oxen, and the hoe. The agricultural cycle was central to the community's survival and was closely tied to the religious calendar, with festivals such as Passover and the Feast of Weeks marking key points in the agricultural year.

The land itself was seen as a gift from God, and the Israelites were commanded to care for it responsibly. Leviticus 25:3-4 instructs, "For six years you may sow your fields and prune your vineyards and gather their crops. But in the seventh year there shall be a Sabbath of complete rest for the land—a Sabbath to the LORD. You are not to sow your field or prune your vineyard." This commandment reflects the principle of stewardship and the recognition of God's ultimate ownership of the land.

Theological Implications:
Tilling the land serves as a reminder of humanity's role as stewards of God's creation. It emphasizes the partnership between divine providence and human effort, where God provides the resources and conditions for growth, and humans are called to work diligently and responsibly. This relationship is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, illustrating the balance between reliance on God's provision and the call to active participation in His creation.(imp. & p. p.) of Till.1091. georgion -- cultivation
... cultivation. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: georgion Phonetic Spelling:
(gheh-ore'-ghee-on) Short Definition: a tilled field Definition: a tilled ...
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1090. georgeo -- to till
... Word Origin from georgos Definition to till NASB Word Usage tilled (1). to cultivate,
till. From georgos; to till (the soil) -- dress. see GREEK georgos. ...
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5825. Azeqah -- a place in Judah
... Word Origin from azaq Definition a place in Judah NASB Word Usage Azekah (7). Azekah.
From azaq; tilled; Azekah, a place in Palestine -- Azekah. see HEBREW azaq ...
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5656. abodah -- labor, service
... of service (2), labor (9), laborious (12), labors (1), ministry (2), office (1),
rite (3), rural (1), service (79), serving (1), servitude (2), tilled (1), use ...
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Ecdippa. Achzib. Joshua 19:29; Judges 1:31 Climax of the Tyrians.
... they possessed, who came up out of Babylon, from the land of Israel unto Chezib
(the Jerusalem Misna read Ghezib), is not fed nor tilled: but whatsoever they ...
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"My Garden" --"His Garden"
... "I will turn unto you," said the Lord to the mountains of Israel when they were
bleak and bare, "I will turn unto you, and ye shall be tilled and sown;" and ...
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O Thou who Art Made Priest after Thy Master, the Illustrious after ...
... our understanding is tilled, by His prophets and His apostles. By Thee may our souls
be tilled! R., Blessed be He Who chose Thee for our husbandman! ...
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The Two Talents
... Fertile ground, when well-tilled will necessarily bring forth more than the
best tilled estate, the soil of which is hard and sterile. ...
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The Holy Nation
... be builded.34. And the desolate land shall be tilled, whereat; it lay desolate
in the sight of all that passed by.35. And they shall ...
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The American Experiments, 1734-1762.
... They built their own houses; they made their own clothes and boots; they tilled
the soil and provided their own meat, vegetables, bread, milk, and eggs; they ...
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The Nile and Egypt
... The alluvial deposits first tilled up the depths of the bay, and then, under the
influence of the currents which swept along its eastern coasts, accumulated ...
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Symbolic Ornaments of the Church
... This legend was as follows: "for four hundred and thirty-two years after his expulsion
from Paradise, Adam had tilled the ground in the valley of Hebron, when ...
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The Economic Challenge to the Church
... The broad, well-tilled fields of Iowa, surrounding large, well-built houses, big
red barns and other outbuildings, form a marked contrast with the patches of ...
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Palestine Eighteen Centuries Ago
... Eighteen and a half centuries ago, and the land which now lies desolate"its bare,
grey hills looking into ill-tilled or neglected valleys, its timber cut down ...
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Tilled (6 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Till. Multi-Version Concordance
Tilled (6 Occurrences). Hebrews 6:7 For the land which has ...
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Cultivated (8 Occurrences)
... 6:7 For the land which has drunk the rain that comes often on it, and brings forth
a crop suitable for them for whose sake it is also tilled, receives blessing ...
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Tillage (7 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A place tilled or cultivated; cultivated land. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
TILLAGE. til'-aj. See AGRICULTURE. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Vegetation (18 Occurrences)
... 6:7 For land which has drunk in the rain that often falls upon it, and brings forth
vegetation useful to those for whose sakes, indeed, it is tilled, has a ...
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Useful (14 Occurrences)
... 6:7 For land which has drunk in the rain that often falls upon it, and brings forth
vegetation useful to those for whose sakes, indeed, it is tilled, has a ...
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Oft (18 Occurrences)
... 6:7 For the land which has drunk the rain that comes often on it, and brings forth
a crop suitable for them for whose sake it is also tilled, receives blessing ...
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Watercourse (6 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 21:4 and the elders of that city shall bring down the heifer unto an
ever-flowing watercourse, which is not tilled, nor is it sown, and shall break ...
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Farmed (4 Occurrences)
... 6:7 For the land which has drunk the rain that comes often on it, and brings forth
a crop suitable for them for whose sake it is also tilled, receives blessing ...
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Fallow (5 Occurrences)
... the King James Version is (Deuteronomy 14:5) nir, and is translated "fallow" in
its more obsolete sense of "tilled ground" in the King James Version (Jeremiah 4 ...
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Tillegath-pilneser (3 Occurrences)
Tillegath-pilneser. Tilled, Tillegath-pilneser. Tiller . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(See JPS). Tilled, Tillegath-pilneser. Tiller . Reference Bible.
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