Berean Strong's Lexicon yaraq: Green, herbs, vegetables Original Word: יָרָק Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to be green Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3001 (lachanon): Refers to a vegetable or garden herb, used in the New Testament to describe similar concepts of plant-based food. Usage: The Hebrew word "yaraq" primarily refers to green plants, herbs, or vegetables. It is used in the context of food, particularly in describing the diet of people or animals. The term emphasizes the greenness and freshness of the plants, often associated with sustenance and provision. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life, and the diet was largely plant-based. Vegetables and herbs were essential components of meals, providing necessary nutrients. The cultivation of green plants was a sign of prosperity and divine blessing, as fertile land was seen as a gift from God. The Israelites' diet, as described in the Bible, often included a variety of vegetables, which were considered a staple alongside grains and fruits. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to spit NASB Translation spit (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. יָרַק verb spit (Ethiopic id.; according to LagBN 200 II. ירק is not separate √; compare יֵרָקֹן, and Arabic robigo) — Qal Perfect and Infinitive absolute יָרֹק יָרַק בְּפָנֶיהָ Numbers 12:14; 3feminine singular consecutive וְיָרְקָה בְּפָנָיו Deuteronomy 25:9; both, as token of contempt. compare רָקַק, רֹק. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance but, spit A primitive root; to spit -- X but, spit. Forms and Transliterations וְיָרְקָ֖ה וירקה יָרַק֙ יָרֹ֤ק ירק veyareKah wə·yā·rə·qāh wəyārəqāh yā·raq yā·rōq yaRak yāraq yaRok yārōqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 12:14 HEB: מֹשֶׁ֗ה וְאָבִ֙יהָ֙ יָרֹ֤ק יָרַק֙ בְּפָנֶ֔יהָ NAS: If her father had but spit in her face, KJV: If her father had but spit INT: Moses her father spit spit her face Numbers 12:14 Deuteronomy 25:9 3 Occurrences |