The meaning of “בִּכּוּרָה”
Understanding bikkûwrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of בִּכּוּר firstripe (fruit). - the early fig 1) first-ripe fig, early fig 2) (TWOT) firstfruits
בִּכּוּרָה
feminine of בִּכּוּר firstripe (fruit). - the early fig 1) first-ripe fig, early fig 2) (TWOT) firstfruits
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Hosea 9:10 | “I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers as the firstripe in the fig tree at her first time: but they went to Baal–peor, and separated themselves unto that shame; and their abominations were according as they loved.” Word: בִּכּוּרָה (bikkûwrâh) | |
| Micah 7:1 | “Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grapegleanings of the vintage: there is no cluster to eat: my soul desired the firstripe fruit.” Word: בִּכּוּרָה (bikkûwrâh) |
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