Lexical Summary yashan: To sleep, to be old, to be stale Original Word: יָשָׁן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance old From yashen; old -- old. see HEBREW yashen NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yashen Definition old NASB Translation old (6), old things (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יָשָׁן adjective old (originally, as it seems, withered, flabby , like a lifeless plant with top hanging down, as if in sleep; compare Niph`al above, and Late Hebrew יָשַׁן Pi`ellet a thing grow old ) — יָשָׁן Leviticus 25:22 3t.; feminine יָשָׁנָה Isaiah 22:11 2t.; plural יְשָׁנִים Cant 7:14; — old: הַבְּרֵכָה הַיְשָׁנָה Isaiah 22:11; שַׁעַר הַיְשָׁנָה Nehemiah 3:6; so Nehemiah 12:39; of choice fruits, Cant 7:14 (opposed to חדשׁ); substantive old harvest, store, Leviticus 25:22 (twice in verse); Leviticus 26:12 (twice in verse) (H; opposed to חדשׁ). Topical Lexicon Stored Provision and Sabbath Rest (Leviticus 25:22; 26:10) The word describes grain laid up from prior harvests. During the Sabbath and Jubilee rhythms of Leviticus, Israel was commanded to cease planting, yet God assured them of sufficiency: “When you sow in the eighth year, you will eat from the old harvest until the ninth year’s harvest comes in. You are to eat from the old supply” (Leviticus 25:22). The “old supply” became a tangible pledge that obedience would never outstrip divine provision. Even overflow is pictured: “You will still be eating the old supply of grain when you need to clear it out to make room for the new” (Leviticus 26:10). The term therefore speaks of a faith-stretching overlap—yesterday’s goodness lingering until tomorrow’s arrives. Heritage Preserved: The Old Gate (Nehemiah 3:6) During Jerusalem’s restoration, Joiada and Meshullam “repaired the Old Gate.” The gate’s designation underscores continuity with the city’s earlier glory. While many sections of the wall were completely new, this segment retained its identity. By recording the repair under its traditional name, Scripture honors the faith of previous generations and affirms that genuine renewal respects righteous foundations rather than erasing them. Treasures of Love: New and Old (Song of Solomon 7:13) In the poetry of covenant love the Shulammite declares, “Every delicacy, new and old, I have treasured for you, my beloved.” The bride’s storehouse imagery echoes Israel’s agricultural vocabulary yet elevates it to relational devotion. Love is portrayed as a carefully kept reserve, always ready to satisfy; earlier experiences are not discarded but cherished alongside fresh delights. The term therefore hints at mature affection that deepens over time without losing present vitality. The Old Pool and Misplaced Trust (Isaiah 22:11) Isaiah rebukes Judah for reinforcing Jerusalem’s ancient water system: “You made a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool, but you did not look to Him who made it.” The stored water speaks of prudent engineering, yet reliance on infrastructure eclipsed dependence on the Lord. Here the term becomes a warning: historical resources, however venerable, cannot substitute for present faith. Ministry Reflections 1. Provision: Believers may confidently obey even costly commands, trusting that God’s prior works can sustain them until new seasons unfold. Thus יָשָׁן serves as a multifaceted reminder that the Lord who blessed yesterday remains sovereign over today and tomorrow. Forms and Transliterations הַיְשָׁנָ֑ה הַיְשָׁנָ֜ה הישנה יְשָׁנִ֑ים יָשָֽׁן׃ יָשָׁ֑ן יָשָׁ֖ן ישן ישן׃ ישנים hay·šā·nāh hayšānāh hayshaNah yā·šān yāšān yaShan yə·šā·nîm yəšānîm yeshaNimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 25:22 HEB: מִן־ הַתְּבוּאָ֣ה יָשָׁ֑ן עַ֣ד ׀ הַשָּׁנָ֣ה NAS: you can still eat old things KJV: and eat [yet] of old fruit INT: from the crop old until year Leviticus 25:22 Leviticus 26:10 Nehemiah 3:6 Songs 7:13 Isaiah 22:11 6 Occurrences |
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