Strong's Lexicon stachus: Ear of grain, head of grain Original Word: στάχυς Word Origin: Derived from the base of the Greek verb "ἵστημι" (histēmi), meaning "to stand" or "to set up." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H7641 שִׁבֹּלֶת (shibboleth): Refers to an ear of grain or a flowing stream, used in contexts similar to "stachus." Usage: The term "stachus" refers to the part of a cereal plant, such as wheat or barley, that contains the seeds. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the ears of grain, particularly in the context of agricultural practices and parables. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient agrarian societies, such as those in biblical times, grain was a staple food source. The "stachus" or ear of grain was a symbol of sustenance and provision. Harvesting grain was a significant activity, and the imagery of grain is often used in Scripture to convey spiritual truths, such as growth, harvest, and provision. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a head of grain NASB Translation head (2), heads (2), heads of grain (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4719: στάχυςστάχυς, σταχυνος (cf. Buttmann, 14), ὁ (connected with the root, sta, ἵστημι; Curtius, p. 721), from Homer down, the Sept. for שִׁבֹּלֶת, an ear of corn (or growing grain): Matthew 12:1; Mark 2:23; Mark 4:28; Luke 6:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ear of corn. From the base of histemi; a head of grain (as standing out from the stalk) -- ear (of corn). see GREEK histemi Forms and Transliterations σταχυας στάχυας στάχυες σταχυι στάχυϊ σταχυν στάχυν στάχυς στάχυσι σταχύων stachuas stachui stachun stachyas stáchyas stáchyï stachyn stáchynLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 12:1 N-AMPGRK: ἤρξαντο τίλλειν στάχυας καὶ ἐσθίειν NAS: to pick the heads [of grain] and eat. KJV: to pluck the ears of corn, and INT: began to pluck [the] heads of grain and to eat Mark 2:23 N-AMP Mark 4:28 N-AMS Mark 4:28 N-DMS Luke 6:1 N-AMP Strong's Greek 4719 |
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