Strong's Lexicon leqet: Gleanings Original Word: לֶקֶט Word Origin: Derived from the root לָקַט (laqat), meaning "to gather" or "to glean." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "leqet," the concept of gleaning is reflected in the New Testament through the principles of charity and provision for the needy, such as in the teachings of Jesus and the early church's care for the poor. Usage: The term "leqet" 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 denotes the practice of leaving behind portions of the harvest for the poor, the widow, the orphan, and the foreigner to gather. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the practice of gleaning was an integral part of the agricultural and social system. It was a divinely instituted provision for the needy, as outlined in the Mosaic Law. Landowners were commanded not to reap the very edges of their fields or gather the gleanings of their harvest. This practice ensured that the marginalized members of society had access to food and sustenance. Gleaning was both a social safety net and a means of fostering community responsibility and compassion. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom laqat Definition a gleaning NASB Translation gleaning (1), gleanings (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs לֶ֫קֶט noun [masculine] gleaning, i.e. what is or may be gleaned, only construct קְצִירְךָ ׳ל, as accusative of congnate meaning with verb לקט Pi`el, (q. v.) Leviticus 19:9 = Leviticus 23:22 (H). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gleaning From laqat; the gleaning -- gleaning. see HEBREW laqat Forms and Transliterations וְלֶ֥קֶט ולקט veLeket wə·le·qeṭ wəleqeṭLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 19:9 HEB: שָׂדְךָ֖ לִקְצֹ֑ר וְלֶ֥קֶט קְצִֽירְךָ֖ לֹ֥א NAS: shall you gather the gleanings of your harvest. KJV: neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest. INT: of your field Sheba the gleanings of your harvest nor Leviticus 23:22 2 Occurrences |
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