Lexicon chinta': Thorn, Prickle Original Word: חִנְטָא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wheat (Aramaic) corresponding to chittah; wheat -- wheat. see HEBREW chittah Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root probably meaning to be fat or plump.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4621 (σίτος, sitos): Refers to wheat or grain in the New Testament, used in various parables and teachings of Jesus to illustrate spiritual truths and the kingdom of God. Usage: The term חִנְטָא is used in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament to refer to wheat, a staple grain in ancient Near Eastern diets and a symbol of sustenance and provision. Context: The Aramaic word חִנְטָא appears in the context of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel, which contains sections written in Aramaic. Wheat, as referenced by חִנְטָא, was a crucial agricultural product in the ancient world, often associated with prosperity and divine blessing. In Daniel 2:35, the imagery of wheat is used in the interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream, where the statue's destruction is likened to chaff from the summer threshing floors, emphasizing the transient nature of earthly kingdoms compared to the eternal kingdom of God. The use of wheat in this context underscores the theme of divine sovereignty and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom. Forms and Transliterations חִנְטִ֞ין חִנְטִין֙ חנטין chinTin ḥin·ṭîn ḥinṭînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 6:9 HEB: לֶאֱלָ֪הּ שְׁמַיָּ֟א חִנְטִ֞ין מְלַ֣ח ׀ חֲמַ֣ר NAS: of heaven, and wheat, salt, KJV: of heaven, wheat, salt, INT: to the God of heaven and wheat salt wine Ezra 7:22 2 Occurrences |
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