2916. krithinos

Lexicon

krithinos: Barley

Original Word: κριθήνινος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: krithinos
Pronunciation: kree-THEE-nos
Phonetic Spelling: (kree'-thee-nos)
Definition: Barley
Meaning: made of barley.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

made of barley flour

From krithe; consisting of barley -- barley.

see GREEK krithe

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 2916 kríthinos (an adjective) – made of barley (barley loaves); "an inferior bread. Pliny and some of the Jewish writers describe barley as food fit for beasts. Suetonius speaks of a turgid rhetorician as a 'barley orator,' inflated like barley in moisture: and Livy relates how cohorts which had lost their standards were ordered barley for food" (WS, 439).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
adjective from krithé
Definition
of barley
NASB Translation
barley (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2916: κρίθινος

κρίθινος, κριθινη, κρίθινον (κριθή), of barley, made of barley: ἄρτοι (2 Kings 4:42, cf. Judges 7:13), John 6:9, 13. ((Hippon., others.))

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from κριθή (krithē), meaning "barley."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 8184: שְׂעֹרָה (se'orah) • Barley. This Hebrew term is often used in the Old Testament to refer to barley, a significant crop in ancient Israel, used for both food and offerings.

• Strong's Hebrew 8185: שְׂעֹרִי (se'ori) • Of barley. This term is related to items made from barley, similar to the Greek κριθήνινος, and is used to describe barley products.

These entries provide a comprehensive understanding of the term κριθήνινος within its biblical and cultural context, illustrating its significance in the narrative of Scripture and its connection to themes of provision and humility.

Usage: The term κριθήνινος is used to describe something that is made from or related to barley, such as barley bread or barley loaves.

Context: The Greek word κριθήνινος appears in the context of ancient dietary practices, particularly in reference to barley, a staple grain in the biblical world. Barley was one of the primary grains used for making bread, especially among the poorer classes, as it was less expensive than wheat. The term κριθήνινος is used to describe items made from barley, emphasizing the humble and basic nature of such provisions.

In the New Testament, barley loaves are notably mentioned in the account of the feeding of the five thousand, where Jesus miraculously multiplies five barley loaves and two fish to feed a large crowd. This event is recorded in the Gospel of John:

• John 6:9 (BSB): "Here is a boy with five barley loaves and two small fish, but what difference will these make among so many?"

The use of barley loaves in this miracle highlights the theme of God's provision and the sufficiency of Christ to meet the needs of His people, regardless of the modesty of the resources available. Barley, being a common and less prestigious grain, underscores the accessibility of Jesus' miracles and teachings to all people, regardless of social status.

Forms and Transliterations

κριθινον κρίθινον κριθίνου κριθινους κριθίνους κριθινων κριθίνων κρικοι κρίκοι κρίκοις κρίκον κρίκους krithinon krithinōn krithínon krithínōn krithinous krithínous

Englishman's Concordance

John 6:9 Adj-AMP
GRK: πέντε ἄρτους κριθίνους καὶ δύο
NAS: has five barley loaves and two
KJV: hath five barley loaves, and
INT: five loaves barley and two

John 6:13 Adj-GMP
GRK: ἄρτων τῶν κριθίνων ἃ ἐπερίσσευσαν
NAS: from the five barley loaves
KJV: of the five barley loaves, which
INT: loaves barley which were over and above

Strong's Greek 2916
2 Occurrences

κριθίνων — 1 Occ.
κριθίνους — 1 Occ.