Lexicon abur: For the sake of, because of, in order to Original Word: עָבוּר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance old corn The same as abuwr; passed, i.e. Kept over; used only of stored grain -- old corn. see HEBREW abuwr NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom abar Definition produce, yield NASB Translation produce (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [עָבוּר] noun [masculine] produce, yield (compare Assyrian ebûru, id., DlHWB 11; Syriac  corn); — construct עֲבוּד הָאָרֶץ Joshua 5:11,12 (P). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root עָבַר (ʿāḇar), meaning "to pass over" or "to pass through."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4621 (σῖτος, sitos), which also refers to grain or wheat. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to denote grain, particularly in the context of parables and teachings of Jesus that involve agricultural imagery, such as the Parable of the Sower and the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. The connection between the Hebrew עָבוּר (ʿāḇûr) and the Greek σῖτος (sitos) highlights the continuity of agricultural themes and the significance of grain as a symbol of sustenance and divine provision throughout the biblical narrative. Usage: The word is used in the context of agricultural practices, particularly in reference to grain that has been harvested and is being kept for future consumption. It is often associated with the idea of provision and sustenance, highlighting the importance of stored grain in ancient agrarian societies. Context: The Hebrew term עָבוּר (ʿāḇûr) appears in the context of agricultural practices in the Hebrew Bible. It is used to describe grain that has been harvested and stored, emphasizing its role as a vital resource for sustenance. The concept of stored grain is significant in the biblical narrative, as it represents not only physical nourishment but also divine provision and blessing. In ancient Israel, the practice of storing grain was crucial for survival, especially during times of famine or scarcity. The term is often associated with the idea of preparation and foresight, as communities would store grain to ensure they had enough food during lean seasons. The use of עָבוּר (ʿāḇûr) in the biblical text underscores the importance of agricultural wisdom and the reliance on God's provision through the cycles of planting and harvest. Forms and Transliterations מֵעֲב֣וּר מֵעֲב֥וּר מעבור mê‘ăḇūr mê·‘ă·ḇūr meaVurLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 5:11 HEB: וַיֹּ֨אכְל֜וּ מֵעֲב֥וּר הָאָ֛רֶץ מִמָּֽחֳרַ֥ת NAS: some of the produce of the land, KJV: And they did eat of the old corn of the land INT: ate of the produce of the land the day Joshua 5:12 2 Occurrences |
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