The meaning of “לוּשׁ”
Understanding lûwsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
knead. - to knead 1) (Qal) to knead (dough)
לוּשׁ
knead. - to knead 1) (Qal) to knead (dough)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 18:6 | “And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.” Word: לוּשׁ (lûwsh) | |
| 1 Samuel 28:24 | “And the woman had a fat calf in the house; and she hasted, and killed it, and took flour, and kneaded it, and did bake unleavened bread thereof:” Word: לוּשׁ (lûwsh) | |
| 2 Samuel 13:8 | “So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was laid down. And she took flour, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes.” Word: לוּשׁ (lûwsh) | |
| Jeremiah 7:18 | “The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me to anger.” Word: לוּשׁ (lûwsh) | |
| Hosea 7:4 | “They are all adulterers, as an oven heated by the baker, who ceaseth from raising after he hath kneaded the dough, until it be leavened.” Word: לוּשׁ (lûwsh) |