Definition and General Description:

Grass, in the biblical context, refers to the various types of vegetation that cover the earth, providing sustenance for animals and symbolizing the transient nature of human life. The term "grass" is often used in Scripture to denote the common, everyday plants that grow abundantly in fields and meadows. It is a symbol of God's provision and the natural order He established.

Biblical References:

1. Creation and Provision:
In the account of creation, God provides grass as a fundamental part of the earth's ecosystem. Genesis 1:11 states, "Then God said, 'Let the earth bring forth vegetation, seed-bearing plants and fruit trees, each bearing fruit with seed according to its kind.' And it was so." Here, grass is part of the broader category of vegetation that God created to sustain life on earth.

2. Symbol of Transience:
Grass is frequently used as a metaphor for the fleeting nature of human life. In Isaiah 40:6-8 , the prophet declares, "A voice says, 'Cry out.' And I asked, 'What should I cry out?' 'All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.'" This passage emphasizes the temporary nature of human existence compared to the eternal word of God.

3. God's Care and Provision:
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus uses grass to illustrate God's provision and care for His creation. Matthew 6:30 states, "If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?" This teaching encourages believers to trust in God's provision, as He cares even for the grass of the field.

4. Judgment and Renewal:
Grass is also used in prophetic literature to symbolize judgment and renewal. In Joel 1:10-12 , the devastation of the land is described: "The fields are ruined, the ground is mournful; for the grain is destroyed, the new wine is dried up, and the oil fails. Be dismayed, O farmers, wail, O vinedressers, for the wheat and barley, because the harvest of the field has perished." This imagery of ruined grass and fields serves as a metaphor for divine judgment, while the promise of renewal and restoration is often depicted as the regrowth of grass and vegetation.

Theological Significance:

Grass, as depicted in the Bible, serves as a reminder of God's creative power, His provision for all living things, and the transient nature of human life. It underscores the importance of relying on God's eternal word and trusting in His care. The imagery of grass also highlights the themes of judgment and renewal, pointing to the hope of restoration through God's redemptive plan.Grass's (1 Occurrence)

James 1:10
and the rich in his humiliation, because as the grass's flower he will pass away.
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Grass's (1 Occurrence)
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Grate (6 Occurrences)

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Grass-lands (42 Occurrences)
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Humiliation (16 Occurrences)
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