Strong's Lexicon karam: To tend vineyards, to cultivate Original Word: כֹּרֵם Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with vineyard imagery is ἀμπελών (ampelōn), Strong's Greek #290, which also refers to a vineyard. Usage: The Hebrew verb "karam" primarily means to tend or cultivate vineyards. It is used in the context of agricultural practices, specifically related to the care and management of grapevines. This term reflects the agrarian lifestyle of ancient Israel, where vineyards were a significant part of the economy and daily life. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, vineyards were a symbol of prosperity and blessing. The cultivation of vineyards required careful attention and skill, as they were susceptible to various environmental factors. Vineyards were often associated with joy and celebration, as wine was a staple in religious and social gatherings. The imagery of vineyards is frequently used in the Bible to convey spiritual truths, such as God's care for His people and the fruitfulness expected of a righteous life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from kerem Definition to tend vineyards, dress vines NASB Translation vinedressers (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs [כָּרַם] verb denominative tend vineyards, dress vines, only Qal Participle plural vinedressers כֹּרְמִים 2 Kings 25:12 = Jeremiah 52:16 ׅ "" ( יִגְבִים, Joel 1:11; 2Chronicles 26:10 (both "" אִכָּרִים), כֹּרְמֵיכֶם Isaiah 61:5 ("" id.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance vine dresser as one or two words Active participle of an imaginary denominative from kerem; a vinedresser -- vine dresser (as one or two words). see HEBREW kerem Forms and Transliterations וְכֹֽרְמִ֗ים וְכֹרְמֵיכֶֽם׃ וכרמיכם׃ וכרמים כֹּֽרְמִ֔ים כרמים לְכֹֽרְמִ֖ים לְכֹרְמִ֖ים לכרמים kō·rə·mîm koreMim kōrəmîm lə·ḵō·rə·mîm lechoreMim ləḵōrəmîm vechoremeiChem vechoreMim wə·ḵō·rə·mê·ḵem wə·ḵō·rə·mîm wəḵōrəmêḵem wəḵōrəmîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 25:12 HEB: רַב־ טַבָּחִ֑ים לְכֹֽרְמִ֖ים וּלְיֹגְבִֽים׃ NAS: of the land to be vinedressers and plowmen. KJV: of the land [to be] vinedressers and husbandmen INT: the captain of the guard to be vinedressers husbandman 2 Chronicles 26:10 Isaiah 61:5 Jeremiah 52:16 Joel 1:11 5 Occurrences |
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