Strong's Lexicon lechem: Bread Original Word: לְחֶם Word Origin: Derived from the root לחם (lacham), which means "to fight" or "to battle," though the connection is more etymological than practical in usage. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G740 (ἄρτος, artos): Often used in the New Testament to refer to bread, both in the literal sense and metaphorically, as in the "bread of life." Usage: The Hebrew word "lechem" primarily refers to bread, a staple food in ancient and modern diets. It can also denote food in general, sustenance, or provision. In the Bible, "lechem" is often used to symbolize God's provision and care for His people, as well as the basic necessities of life. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, bread was a central part of daily life and diet. It was typically made from barley or wheat and baked in communal ovens. Bread held significant cultural and religious importance, often used in offerings and religious rituals. The act of breaking bread was a symbol of fellowship and hospitality. In the context of the covenant community, sharing bread was an expression of unity and peace. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to lechem Definition a feast NASB Translation feast (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs לְחֵם (K§ 54, 3. 7) noun masculine feast (ᵑ7 Syriac bread, so Biblical Hebrew, q. v. v II.לחם); — absolute ׳עֲבַד ל Daniel 5:1 made a feast. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance feast (Aramaic) corresponding to lechem -- feast. see HEBREW lechem Forms and Transliterations לְחֶ֣ם לחם lə·ḥem leChem ləḥemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 5:1 HEB: מַלְכָּ֗א עֲבַד֙ לְחֶ֣ם רַ֔ב לְרַבְרְבָנ֖וֹהִי NAS: a great feast for a thousand KJV: a great feast to a thousand INT: the king held feast A great of his nobles |
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