Strong's Lexicon oleloth: Gleanings Original Word: עֹלֵלה Word Origin: Derived from the root עָלַל (alal), which means "to act severely, deal with severely, make a fool of, or glean." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "oleloth," the concept of gleaning and caring for the poor is echoed in the New Testament through teachings on generosity and care for the needy, such as in James 1:27 and Acts 20:35. Usage: The term "oleloth" refers to the gleanings left in the field after the main harvest. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it specifically denotes the remnants of the harvest that were intentionally left for the poor, the widow, the orphan, and the foreigner, as part of the social justice laws given by God to Israel. This practice was a means of providing for those in need and ensuring that the community cared for its vulnerable members. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was the primary means of sustenance, and the harvest was a critical time for ensuring food security. The Law of Moses included specific instructions for leaving the corners of the fields unharvested and not picking up what was dropped during the harvest (Leviticus 19:9-10, Deuteronomy 24:19-21). This practice of leaving "oleloth" was a tangible expression of God's justice and mercy, reflecting His concern for the marginalized and promoting a culture of generosity and community responsibility. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alal Definition a gleaning NASB Translation gatherers (1), gleaning (1), gleanings (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs עוֺלֵלוֺת noun feminine plural intensive gleaning (going over a second time); — gleaning (of grapes and olives; לֶקֶט of grain), always figurative of remnant: absolute ׳ע Isaiah 17:6 ("" כְּנֹקֶף זַיִת), Isaiah 24:13 (simile; "" id., + בָּצִיר), Jeremiah 49:9 (compare בֹּצְרִים va) = Obadiah 5 (id.); construct עֹלִלֹת בָּצִיר Micah 7:1; figurative of warlike achievement עֹלְלוֺת אֶפְרַיִם Judges 8:2 (opposed to בָּצִיר). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gleaning of the grapes, grape-gleanings Feminine active participle of alal; only in plural gleanings; by extens. Gleaning-time -- (gleaning) (of the) grapes, grapegleanings. see HEBREW alal Forms and Transliterations כְּעֹלְלֹ֖ת כְּעוֹלֵלֹ֖ת כעוללת כעללת עֹלְל֥וֹת עֹלֵלֽוֹת׃ עֽוֹלֵל֑וֹת עֽוֹלֵלֹת֙ עוללות עוללת עללות עללות׃ ‘ō·lê·lō·wṯ ‘ō·lə·lō·wṯ ‘ō·w·lê·lō·wṯ ‘ō·w·lê·lōṯ ‘ōlêlōwṯ ‘ōləlōwṯ ‘ōwlêlōṯ ‘ōwlêlōwṯ kə‘ōləlōṯ kə‘ōwlêlōṯ kə·‘ō·lə·lōṯ kə·‘ō·w·lê·lōṯ keoleLot oleLotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 8:2 HEB: הֲל֗וֹא ט֛וֹב עֹלְל֥וֹת אֶפְרַ֖יִם מִבְצִ֥יר NAS: now in comparison with you? Is not the gleaning [of the grapes] of Ephraim KJV: unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? [Is] not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim INT: not better the gleaning Ephraim the vintage Isaiah 17:6 Isaiah 24:13 Jeremiah 49:9 Obadiah 1:5 Micah 7:1 6 Occurrences |
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