Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “גֶּרֶשׂ”
Understanding geres reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
beaten corn. - a kernel (collectively), i.e. grain 1) a crushing (that which is crushed), grain, grits, groats
H1643
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
גֶּרֶשׂ
Phoneticgheh'-res
Transliterationgeres
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
beaten corn. - a kernel (collectively), i.e. grain 1) a crushing (that which is crushed), grain, grits, groats
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 2:14 | “And if thou offer a meat offering of thy firstfruits unto the Lord, thou shalt offer for the meat offering of thy firstfruits green ears of corn dried by the fire, even corn beaten out of full ears.” Word: גֶּרֶשׂ (geres) | |
| Leviticus 2:16 | “And the priest shall burn the memorial of it, part of the beaten corn thereof, and part of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof: it is an offering made by fire unto the Lord. ” Word: גֶּרֶשׂ (geres) |