Strong's Lexicon leked: Gleaning Original Word: לֶכֶד Word Origin: Derived from the root לָקַט (laqat), meaning "to gather" or "to collect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "leked," the concept of gleaning can be related to the Greek word "συλλέγω" (syllego), meaning "to gather together" or "to collect." Usage: The term "leked" refers to the act of gathering or collecting leftover crops from the fields after the main harvest. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it specifically pertains to the practice of gleaning, which was a provision for the poor, the widow, the orphan, and the foreigner. This practice allowed those in need to gather what was left behind by the harvesters. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the practice of gleaning was an important social welfare system embedded in the agricultural laws. According to the Mosaic Law, landowners were instructed not to reap the very edges of their fields or gather the gleanings of their harvest. This was a divine mandate to ensure that the vulnerable members of society had access to food and sustenance. The practice of gleaning is a reflection of the communal and covenantal nature of Israelite society, emphasizing care for the marginalized and the importance of community support. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom lakad Definition a taking, capture NASB Translation caught (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [לֶ֫כֶד] noun [masculine] a taking, capture (compare Psalm 9:16) וְשָׁמַר רַגְלְךָ מִלָּ֑כֶד Proverbs 3:26 subject ׳י). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance being taken From lakad; something to capture with, i.e. A noose -- being taken. see HEBREW lakad Forms and Transliterations מִלָּֽכֶד׃ מלכד׃ mil·lā·ḵeḏ milLached millāḵeḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 3:26 HEB: וְשָׁמַ֖ר רַגְלְךָ֣ מִלָּֽכֶד׃ אַל־ תִּמְנַע־ NAS: your foot from being caught. KJV: thy foot from being taken. INT: and will keep your foot caught nay deny 1 Occurrence |
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