4585. semidalis
Lexicon
semidalis: Fine flour

Original Word: σεμίδαλις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: semidalis
Pronunciation: seh-MEE-dah-lees
Phonetic Spelling: (sem-id'-al-is)
Definition: Fine flour
Meaning: the finest wheaten flour.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fine flour.

Probably of foreign origin; fine wheaten flour -- fine flour.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
fine wheat flour
NASB Translation
fine flour (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4585: σεμίδαλις

σεμίδαλις, accusative σεμίδαλιν, , the finest wheaten flour: Revelation 18:13. (Hippocrates, Aristophanes, Josephus, others; the Sept. often for כֹּלֶת.)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word for "fine flour."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5560 סֹלֶת (solet): This Hebrew term is the equivalent of σεμίδαλις, referring to fine flour used in various offerings and sacrifices as described in the Old Testament. It is frequently mentioned in the context of the Levitical offerings, emphasizing the quality and purity required in worship practices.

Usage: The term σεμίδαλις is used in the context of offerings, particularly in the preparation of bread or cakes for sacrificial purposes. It denotes the highest quality of flour, indicating purity and refinement.

Context: Σεμίδαλις (semídalis) is a term that appears in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, and is used to describe fine wheat flour. This flour was considered the best quality, often used in the preparation of offerings to God. In the context of ancient Israelite worship, fine flour was a significant component of grain offerings, which were presented alongside burnt offerings and other sacrifices.

The use of σεμίδαλις in offerings underscores the importance of giving the best to God, reflecting a heart of devotion and reverence. The fine flour was typically mixed with oil and frankincense, then either baked or presented as is, depending on the specific type of offering. This practice is detailed in the Levitical laws, where the quality of the offering symbolizes the worshiper's dedication and the desire to honor God with the finest produce of the land.

In the New Testament, while the term σεμίδαλις itself does not appear, the concept of offering one's best to God continues to be a theme, as seen in the call for believers to present themselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1).

Forms and Transliterations
σεμιδάλεως σεμιδαλιν σεμίδαλιν σεμίδαλις semidalin semídalin
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Englishman's Concordance
Revelation 18:13 N-AFS
GRK: ἔλαιον καὶ σεμίδαλιν καὶ σῖτον
NAS: and olive oil and fine flour and wheat
KJV: oil, and fine flour, and wheat,
INT: oil and finest flour and wheat

Strong's Greek 4585
1 Occurrence


σεμίδαλιν — 1 Occ.















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