The meaning of “לַח”
Understanding lach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
green, moist. - fresh, i.e. unused or undried 1) moist, fresh, new 1a) moist, fresh (of plants) 1b) new (of cords, sinew...
לַח
green, moist. - fresh, i.e. unused or undried 1) moist, fresh, new 1a) moist, fresh (of plants) 1b) new (of cords, sinews)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 30:37 | “And Jacob took him rods of green poplar, and of the hazel and chesnut tree; and pilled white strakes in them, and made the white appear which was in the rods.” Word: לַח (lach) | |
| Numbers 6:3 | “He shall separate himself from wine and strong drink, and shall drink no vinegar of wine, or vinegar of strong drink, neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist grapes, or dried.” Word: לַח (lach) | |
| Judges 16:8 | “Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green withs which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.” Word: לַח (lach) | |
| Ezekiel 20:47 | “And say to the forest of the south, Hear the word of the Lord; Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will kindle a fire in thee, and it shall devour every green tree in thee, and every dry tree: the flaming flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north shall be burned therein.” Word: לַח (lach) |
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