Winter, the coldest season of the year, is mentioned in the Bible in various contexts, often symbolizing a time of dormancy, hardship, or preparation. In the ancient Near East, where the biblical narrative unfolds, winter was characterized by cooler temperatures and the rainy season, which was crucial for agriculture.

Biblical References:

1. Seasonal Change and Agriculture:
Winter is implicitly referenced in the context of agricultural cycles. In Genesis 8:22, God promises Noah, "While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall never cease." This verse underscores the reliability of seasonal cycles as part of God's covenant with creation, ensuring the continuity of life and sustenance.

2. Weather and Travel:
The Apostle Paul, in his travels, makes mention of winter in relation to travel plans. In 2 Timothy 4:21, he urges Timothy, "Do your best to come to me before winter." This request highlights the practical challenges posed by winter, such as difficult travel conditions and the need for warmth and shelter.

3. Symbolism of Hardship:
Winter can also symbolize times of difficulty or spiritual barrenness. In the Song of Solomon 2:11, the transition from winter to spring is used metaphorically: "For now the winter is past; the rain is over and gone." This passage reflects a time of renewal and hope following a period of dormancy or trial.

4. Preparation and Provision:
Proverbs 6:6-8 uses the ant as an example of wisdom in preparation: "Go to the ant, O sluggard, observe her ways and be wise, which, having no chief, officer, or ruler, prepares her food in the summer and gathers her provision in the harvest." This passage implies the importance of preparing during times of plenty for the challenges of winter.

Cultural and Historical Context:

In biblical times, winter was a season that required preparation and foresight. The agrarian society depended heavily on the cycles of nature, and winter rains were essential for the success of future crops. The rainy season, typically from October to April, was a time when farmers would rely on stored provisions and prepare for the planting season that followed.

Theological Implications:

Winter, as part of God's created order, serves as a reminder of His faithfulness and the natural rhythms He established. It is a time that calls for trust in God's provision and wisdom in stewardship. The biblical narrative often uses the imagery of winter to convey deeper spiritual truths about endurance, preparation, and the hope of renewal.

In summary, winter in the Bible is more than just a season; it is a symbol of God's covenant with creation, a metaphor for spiritual realities, and a practical consideration in the lives of biblical characters.Winter

See CANAAN.

1. (n.) The season of the year in which the sun shines most obliquely upon any region; the coldest season of the year.

2. (n.) The period of decay, old age, death, or the like.

3. (v. i.) To pass the winter; to hibernate; as, to winter in Florida.

4. (v. i.) To keep, feed or manage, during the winter; as, to winter young cattle on straw.

WINTER

win'-ter (choreph, from charaph, "to inundate," "overflow"): The rainy season, also the autumn harvest season (Genesis 8:22 Psalm 74:17 Zechariah 14:8). It is also the time of cold (Jeremiah 36:22 Amos 3:15). The verb "to winter" occurs in Isaiah 18:6. Cethaw has the same meaning as Choreph (Songs 2:11). cheimon, corresponds to choreph as the rainy season, and the verb paracheimazo, signifies "to pass the winter" (Acts 27:12), the noun from which is paracheimasia (same place).

See SEASONS.

3914. paracheimazo -- to winter at
... to winter at. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: paracheimazo Phonetic Spelling:
(par-akh-i-mad'-zo) Short Definition: I pass the winter Definition: I pass ...
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5494. cheimon -- winter, a storm
... winter, a storm. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: cheimon Phonetic
Spelling: (khi-mone') Short Definition: a tempest, the rainy season Definition ...
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5493. cheimarros -- flowing in winter, a torrent
... flowing in winter, a torrent. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration:
cheimarros Phonetic Spelling: (khi'-mar-hros) Short Definition: a winter torrent ...
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5492. cheimazo -- to expose to winter cold, to drive with storm
... to expose to winter cold, to drive with storm. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
cheimazo Phonetic Spelling: (khi-mad'-zo) Short Definition: I am storm ...
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3915. paracheimasia -- a wintering
... Noun, Feminine Transliteration: paracheimasia Phonetic Spelling: (par-akh-i-mas-
ee'-ah) Short Definition: wintering Definition: wintering, spending the winter. ...
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3653. olunthos -- an unripe fig
... Spelling: (ol'-oon-thos) Short Definition: an unripe fig Definition: an unripe fig,
one which, not ripening in due time, grows through the winter and falls off ...
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4145. plousios -- wealthy
... [The dictionary and R. Winter's view the root of 4145 () to be 4130 ("filled,
full") -- but prefers ("many in " which is more likely). ...
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5327. pharagx -- a chasm, ravine
... valley. Properly, strengthened from the base of peran or rather of rhegnumi; a gap
or chasm, ie Ravine (winter-torrent) -- valley. see GREEK rhegnumi. ...
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5638. sethav -- winter
... 5637, 5638. sethav. 5639 . winter. Transliteration: sethav Phonetic
Spelling: (seth-awv') Short Definition: winter. Word Origin ...
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1189. Baal Tsephon -- "Baal of winter," a place in Egypt
... Baal Tsephon. 1190 . "Baal of winter," a place in Egypt. Transliteration: Baal
Tsephon Phonetic Spelling: (bah'-al tsef-one') Short Definition: Baal-zephon. ...
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2779. choreph -- harvest time, autumn
... 2778c, 2779. choreph. 2780 . harvest time, autumn. Transliteration: choreph
Phonetic Spelling: (kho'-ref) Short Definition: winter. ... cold, winter house, youth ...
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392. Akzib -- "deceptive," two places in Palestine
... Achzib. From 'akzab; deceitful (in the sense of a winter- torrent which fails in
summer); Akzib, the name of two places in Palestine -- Achzib. ...
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1516. gay -- a valley
... by transmutation) from the same root as gevah (abbreviated); a gorge (from its lofty
sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent) -- valley. ...
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5158. nachal -- torrent, torrent-valley, wadi
... Psalm 124:4) {nakh'-law}; or nachalah (Ezekiel 47:19; 48:28) {nakh-al-aw'}; from
nachal in its original sense; a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by ...
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1004. bayith -- a house
... especially family, etc.) -- court, daughter, door, + dungeon, family, + forth of,
X great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter)house(-hold), inside ...
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2778. charaph. -- to reproach
... specifically, to betroth (as if a surrender); figuratively, to carp at, ie Defame;
denominative (from choreph) to spend the winter -- betroth, blaspheme, defy ...
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Winter and Summer
... FOR THE CHILDREN WINTER AND SUMMER. tr., Emma Frances Bevan, 1899. ... In the glory
of songs and of flowers,. Whilst here it is winter for thee. ...
/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen and others second series/winter and summer.htm

Winter
... HYMNS after Sermons to young people, on new-years evenings, suited to the subjects.
Hymn 30 Winter. John Newton ... Winter [20]. See, how rude winter's icy hand. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/newton/olney hymns/hymn 30 winter.htm

Winter.
... THE SEASONS, ANNUAL OCCASIONS, ETC. 866. " Winter. 866. CM Watts. Winter.
1 The hoary frost, the fleecy snow, Descend, and clothe ...
//christianbookshelf.org/adams/hymns for christian devotion/866 winter.htm

For Lo! the Winter is Past, the Rain is Over and Gone.
... 11. For lo! the winter is past, the rain is over and gone. There are two winters,
one external, the other internal, and these two are reciprocally opposed. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/guyon/song of songs of solomon/11 for lo the winter.htm

See, Amid the Winter's Snow
... No. 5 See, amid the winter's snow. CHRISTMAS See, amid the winter's
snow. Rev. E. Caswall Traditional Melody. Allegretto ...
/.../various/the st gregory hymnal and catholic choir book/no 5 see amid the.htm

As in Winter Green Trees Cannot be Distinguished from Withered, So ...
... Similitude Third. As in Winter Green Trees Cannot Be Distinguished from Withered,
So in This World Neither Can the Just from the Unjust. ...
/.../pastor/the pastor books first second third/similitude third as in winter.htm

Psalm 147:2. Second Part. Summer and Winter.
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 147:2. Second Part. Summer and winter.
A song for Great Britain. 1 O Britain, praise thy mighty ...
/.../watts/the psalms of david/psalm 147 2 0 second part summer.htm

Psalm 147 Part 2 Summer and Winter.
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 147 PART 2 Summer and winter. LM Summer and winter.
A Song for Great Britain. O Britain, praise thy mighty God,. ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/psalm 147 part 2 summer.htm

Constantine Having Settled all Things at Rome, Went to Milan About ...
... Chap. XLV. Constantine having settled all things at Rome, went to Milan
about the beginning of winter.? Constantine having settled ...
/.../chap xlv constantine having settled.htm

In the Bitter Cold of Winter the Trees Stand Bare of Leaves...
... V. THE CROSS AND THE MYSTERY OF SUFFERING SECTION II 1. In the bitter
cold of winter the trees stand bare of leaves? 1. In the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/singh/at the masters feet/section ii 1 in the.htm

Winter (22 Occurrences)
... 3. (vi) To pass the winter; to hibernate; as, to winter in Florida. 4. (vi) To keep,
feed or manage, during the winter; as, to winter young cattle on straw. ...
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Winter-house (2 Occurrences)
Winter-house. Winterhouse, Winter-house. Wintering . Int. Standard
Bible Encyclopedia WINTER-HOUSE. (beth ha-choreph (Jeremiah ...
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Seasons (43 Occurrences)
... se'-z'nz (summer: qayits, Chaldaic qayiT (Daniel 2:35); (theros; winter: cethaw)
(Songs 2:11), (choreph; cheimon): The four seasons in Palestine are not so ...
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Phoenix (2 Occurrences)
... Thence, in spite of Paul's advice to winter in Fair Havens, it was decided to sail
to Phoenix (eis Phoinika, limena tes Kretes) bleponta kata liba kai kata ...
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Inches (1 Occurrence)
... to warmer levels, where the moisture is easily held in the form of vapor so that
no rain falls and few clouds are seen, except in the cold mid-winter months. ...
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Rainfall
... to warmer levels, where the moisture is easily held in the form of vapor so that
no rain falls and few clouds are seen, except in the cold mid-winter months. ...
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Autumn (8 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The third season of the year, or the
season between summer and winter, often called the fall. ...
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Snow (25 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Common in Palestine in winter (Psalm 147:16).
The snow on the tops of the Lebanon range is almost always ...
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Cold (25 Occurrences)
... The sun is always bright and warm, and nearly always shines for part of the day,
even in winter. After sunset the people wrap themselves up and go to sleep. ...
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Summer (28 Occurrences)
... Genesis 8:22 While the earth remains, seed time and harvest, and cold and heat,
and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE ...
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