Strong's Lexicon lachanon: Vegetable, herb Original Word: λάχανον Word Origin: Derived from a presumed root related to the idea of "to dig" or "to cultivate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "lachanon," similar concepts can be found in words like "יֶרֶק" (yereq), meaning "green plants" or "vegetables," as seen in Genesis 1:30. Usage: The term "lachanon" refers to a garden plant or vegetable, typically those cultivated for food. In the New Testament, it is used to denote edible plants, particularly those grown in gardens. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, vegetables were a staple part of the diet, often grown in household gardens. They were considered essential for daily sustenance, especially among the poorer classes who relied on them as a primary food source. The cultivation of vegetables was a common practice, and they were often mentioned in literature and agricultural texts of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom lachainó (to dig) Definition a garden herb, a vegetable NASB Translation garden herb (1), garden plants (2), vegetables (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3001: λάχανονλάχανον, λαχανου, τό (from λαχαίνω to dig; hence, herbs grown on land cultivated by digging; garden-herbs, as opposed to wild plants); any potherb, vegetables: Matthew 13:32; Mark 4:32; Luke 11:42; Romans 14:2; (1 Kings 20:2 ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a garden herb, a vegetableFrom lachaino (to dig); a vegetable -- herb. Forms and Transliterations ελέανα ελέαναν λαχανα λάχανα λαχανον λάχανον λαχανων λαχάνων λέαινα λεαίνης λεανώ lachana láchana lachanon lachanōn lachánon lachánōn láchanonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 13:32 N-GNPGRK: μεῖζον τῶν λαχάνων ἐστὶν καὶ NAS: it is larger than the garden plants and becomes KJV: the greatest among herbs, and INT: greater than the garden plants it is and Mark 4:32 N-GNP Luke 11:42 N-ANS Romans 14:2 N-ANP Strong's Greek 3001 |
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