The meaning of “לָקַט”
Understanding lâqaṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gather (up), glean. - properly, to pick up, i.e. (generally) to gather - specifically, to glean 1) to pick up, gather, g...
לָקַט
gather (up), glean. - properly, to pick up, i.e. (generally) to gather - specifically, to glean 1) to pick up, gather, glean, gather up 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pick up, gather 1a2) to glean 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to gather, gather up 1b2) to collect (money) 1b3) to glean 1c) (Pual) to be picked up 1d) (Hithpael) to collect oneself
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 47:14 | “And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house.” Word: לָקַט (lâqaṭ) | |
| Leviticus 19:10 | “And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger: I am the Lord your God.” Word: לָקַט (lâqaṭ) | |
| Judges 11:3 | “Then Jephthah fled from his brethren, and dwelt in the land of Tob: and there were gathered vain men to Jephthah, and went out with him.” Word: לָקַט (lâqaṭ) | |
| 1 Samuel 20:38 | “And Jonathan cried after the lad, Make speed, haste, stay not. And Jonathan’s lad gathered up the arrows, and came to his master.” Word: לָקַט (lâqaṭ) | |
| Psalms 104:28 | “That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.” Word: לָקַט (lâqaṭ) |
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