Strong's Lexicon lach: Fresh, moist, green Original Word: לַח Word Origin: Derived from a root that means "to be fresh" or "to be moist." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of freshness and vitality can be related to Greek words like "ζωή" (zōē - life) or "χλωρός" (chlōros - green, fresh). Usage: The Hebrew word "lach" is used to describe something that is fresh or moist, often in the context of vegetation or natural elements. It conveys a sense of vitality and newness, often associated with life and growth. In the biblical context, it can refer to fresh produce, green plants, or anything that retains moisture and life. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of freshness and moisture was significant due to the arid climate of the region. Water was a precious resource, and anything described as "lach" would be considered valuable and life-sustaining. The imagery of freshness and greenness often symbolized prosperity, blessing, and divine favor, as fertile land was essential for survival and prosperity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition moist, fresh, new NASB Translation fresh (4), green (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs לַח adjective moist, fresh, new; — ׳ל Genesis 30:37; Ezekiel 21:3; לָ֑חEzekiel 17:24; plural לַחִים Numbers 6:3 2t.; — 1 moist, fresh, of trees, fruit, etc.; לִבְנֶה לַח Genesis 30:37 (J); ׳עֵץ ל Ezekiel 17:24; Ezekiel 21:3; grapes ׳עֲנָבִים ל Numbers 6:3. 2 new, of cords, ׳יְתָרִים ל Judges 16:7,8, probably made of fresh sinews of animal (compare Syriac Strong's Exhaustive Concordance green, moist From an unused root meaning to be new; fresh, i.e. Unused or undried -- green, moist. Forms and Transliterations לַ֖ח לַח֩ לַחִ֖ים לַחִ֥ים לָ֔ח לח לחים la·ḥîm lach laChim laḥ lāḥ laḥîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 30:37 HEB: מַקַּ֥ל לִבְנֶ֛ה לַ֖ח וְל֣וּז וְעֶרְמ֑וֹן NAS: Then Jacob took fresh rods of poplar KJV: him rods of green poplar, INT: rods of poplar fresh and almond and plane Numbers 6:3 Judges 16:7 Judges 16:8 Ezekiel 17:24 Ezekiel 20:47 6 Occurrences |
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