Standing-corn
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Standing-corn refers to grain crops, such as wheat or barley, that are still growing in the field and have not yet been harvested. This term is used in the Bible to describe the state of the crops before they are reaped. The imagery of standing-corn is often employed in Scripture to convey themes of provision, judgment, and the cycle of life and death.

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 41:5-7 : In Pharaoh's dream, he saw seven heads of grain, healthy and good, growing on a single stalk. This imagery of standing-corn is part of Joseph's interpretation of Pharaoh's dream, which foretold seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine in Egypt. The standing-corn symbolizes the period of prosperity and God's provision for the people of Egypt through Joseph's wise stewardship.

2. Leviticus 23:10-11 : "Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘When you enter the land I am giving you and reap its harvest, you are to bring to the priest a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest. He shall wave the sheaf before the LORD so that it may be accepted on your behalf; the priest is to wave it on the day after the Sabbath." The standing-corn here represents the firstfruits offering, a sign of gratitude and acknowledgment of God's provision. It underscores the principle of giving back to God from the first and best of what He has provided.

3. Deuteronomy 23:25 : "When you enter your neighbor’s standing grain, you may pluck the heads with your hand, but you must not put a sickle to your neighbor’s standing grain." This law provided for the needs of the hungry while protecting the rights of property owners. It reflects the balance between compassion and respect for personal property, allowing for the sustenance of the needy without encouraging theft or destruction.

4. Matthew 12:1 : "At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them." This passage highlights the standing-corn as a source of sustenance and also serves as a backdrop for Jesus' teaching on the Sabbath. The act of plucking grain by the disciples illustrates the provision of God even on the Sabbath and challenges the Pharisaic interpretation of the law.

Theological Significance:

Standing-corn in the Bible is a powerful symbol of God's provision and the natural order He established. It represents the potential for life and sustenance, waiting to be harvested and used for nourishment. The imagery of standing-corn also serves as a reminder of the cycles of sowing and reaping, which are prevalent throughout Scripture as metaphors for spiritual truths. The harvest is often used to depict the gathering of believers at the end of the age, as seen in Jesus' parables.

In the context of biblical law and ethics, standing-corn illustrates the principles of generosity, stewardship, and justice. The laws concerning gleaning and the treatment of standing-corn reflect God's concern for the poor and the importance of community responsibility. These principles continue to resonate in Christian teachings on charity and social justice.

Overall, standing-corn is a multifaceted symbol in the Bible, rich with meaning and application for understanding God's provision, human responsibility, and the spiritual truths of sowing and reaping.
Strong's Hebrew
7054. qamah -- standing grain
... standing corn, grown up, stalk. Feminine of active participle of quwm; something
that rises, ie A stalk of grain -- (standing) corn, grown up, stalk. ...
/hebrew/7054.htm - 6k
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Samson's Wedding Feast
... And when he had set the brands on fire, he let them go into the standing corn of
the Philistines, and burnt up both the shocks and the standing corn, and also ...
/.../various/select masterpieces of biblical literature/iv samsons wedding feast.htm

How St. Augustine, Being Made a Bishop, Sent to Acquaint Pope ...
... for them to imitate, you shall recall the perverted to the pursuit of holiness;
for it is written in the Law, "When thou comest into the standing corn of thy ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xxvii how st augustine.htm

"He that Sleepeth in Harvest is a Son that Causeth Shame. " ...
... by work? Grasp the sickle and go out among the standing corn, or the rust
on thy reaping hook shall eat into thy soul for ever! ...
//christianbookshelf.org/champness/broken bread/xxx he that sleepeth in.htm

Works which Hallow the Sabbath
... I. Whether we adopt the view that the disciples were clearing a path through standing
corn, or the simpler one, that they gathered the ears of corn on the edge ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/works which hallow the sabbath.htm

Which of the Gods Can the Romans Suppose Presided Over the ...
... Who would not have thought that goddess Segetia sufficient to take care of the standing
corn until it had passed from the first green blades to the dry ears? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 8 which of the gods.htm

Of the Impiety of the Magic Art, which is Dependent on the ...
... And that also which he says in another place concerning magic arts,. "I've seen
him to another place transport the standing corn," [316]. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 19 of the impiety of.htm

The Reasons by which the Pagans Attempt to Defend their ...
... the name for that purpose, as, for example, from war they have named Bellona, not
bellum; from cradles, Cunina, not cun??; from standing corn, Segetia, not ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 24 the reasons by which.htm

A Blast of the Trumpet against False Peace
... I can hurl a fire-brand into your hearts this morning; if I shall be able, like
Samson, to turn at least some little foxes loose into the standing corn of your ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 6 1860/a blast of the trumpet.htm

The Eighth Commandment
... When thou comest into the standing corn of thy neighbour, thou shalt not
move a sickle unto thy neighbour's corn.' Deuteronomy 23:25. ...
/.../watson/the ten commandments/2 8 the eighth commandment.htm

Christian Unity.
... a different direction from the fox to which he was tied, and so the whole lot went
dashing in a mad, disorderly manner among the standing corn, and destroyed a ...
/.../the village pulpit volume ii trinity to advent/xxxvii christian unity.htm

Thesaurus
Standing-corn (1 Occurrence)
Standing-corn. Standing, Standing-corn. Standing-pillar . Multi-Version
Concordance Standing-corn (1 Occurrence). Deuteronomy ...
/s/standing-corn.htm - 6k

Corn (107 Occurrences)
... Exodus 22:6 If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of corn,
or the standingcorn, or the field, be consumed therewith; he that kindled the ...
/c/corn.htm - 41k

Vineyards (55 Occurrences)
... Judges 15:5 And when he had set the brands on fire, he let them go into the standing
corn of the Philistines, and burnt up both the shocks, and also the ...
/v/vineyards.htm - 25k

Kindleth (9 Occurrences)
... Judges 15:5 and kindleth fire in the torches, and sendeth 'them' out into the standing
corn of the Philistines, and burneth 'it' from heap even unto standing...
/k/kindleth.htm - 9k

Olive-yard (2 Occurrences)
... Judges 15:5 and kindleth fire in the torches, and sendeth 'them' out into the standing
corn of the Philistines, and burneth 'it' from heap even unto standing...
/o/olive-yard.htm - 7k

Plucked (46 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 23:25 When thou comest in among the standing-corn of thy neighbour,
then thou hast plucked the ears with thy hand, but a sickle thou dost not wave ...
/p/plucked.htm - 21k

Comest (50 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 23:25 When thou comest into the standingcorn of thy neighbor, then
thou mayest pluck the ears with thine hand; but thou shalt not move a sickle ...
/c/comest.htm - 22k

Burneth (67 Occurrences)
... Judges 15:5 and kindleth fire in the torches, and sendeth 'them' out into the standing
corn of the Philistines, and burneth 'it' from heap even unto standing...
/b/burneth.htm - 28k

Vineyard (69 Occurrences)
... Judges 15:5 And when he had set the brands on fire, he let them go into the standing
corn of the Philistines, and burnt up both the shocks, and also the ...
/v/vineyard.htm - 29k

Wave (65 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 23:25 When thou comest into the standingcorn of thy neighbour, thou
mayest pluck ears with thy hand; but thou shalt not wave the sickle against ...
/w/wave.htm - 30k

Resources
What does it mean to sow the wind and reap the whirlwind (Hosea 8:7)? | GotQuestions.org

Should we stand when the Bible is read? | GotQuestions.org

What did Jesus mean when He said, “I stand at the door and knock” (Revelation 3:20)? | GotQuestions.org

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