Strong's Lexicon lethek: Lethek Original Word: לֶתֶךְ Word Origin: The origin of לֶתֶךְ (lethek) is uncertain, but it is a term used in ancient Hebrew measurements. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "lethek" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew measure. However, Greek terms related to measures of volume include "μέτρον" (metron) and "χοῖνιξ" (choinix). Usage: The term "lethek" refers to a specific measure of dry volume used in ancient Israel, particularly for grains. It is equivalent to half a homer or approximately 220 liters (about 6 bushels). The lethek was a standard measure used in trade and agriculture, ensuring fair transactions and consistent economic practices. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, accurate measurements were crucial for trade, agriculture, and religious offerings. The lethek, as a unit of dry measure, played a significant role in the agrarian society of the Israelites. It was part of a system of weights and measures that included other units like the ephah and homer. These measurements were essential for maintaining justice and fairness in economic dealings, as emphasized in the Torah. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a dry measure NASB Translation half (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs לֶ֫תֶךְ noun [masculine] a barley-measure (Late Hebrew id., a corn-measure); only in שְׂעֹרִים ׳חֹמֶרשְֿׂעֹרִים וְל Hosea 3:2; according to ᵑ9 = 1/2 כֹּר = 1/2 חֹמֶר (q. v.), compare Mishna (LevyNHWB ii. 531), but this tradition is uncertain (compare NowArchaeology i. 203); ᵐ5 νέβελ οἴνου, for ׳שׂ ׳ל.Strong's Exhaustive Concordance half homer From an unused root of uncertain meaning; a measure for things dry -- half homer. Forms and Transliterations וְלֵ֥תֶךְ ולתך veLetech wə·lê·ṯeḵ wəlêṯeḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hosea 3:2 HEB: וְחֹ֥מֶר שְׂעֹרִ֖ים וְלֵ֥תֶךְ שְׂעֹרִֽים׃ NAS: and a homer and a half of barley. KJV: of barley, and an half homer of barley: INT: homer of barley half of barley 1 Occurrence |
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