Definition
from an unused root meaning to be new; fresh, i.e. unused or undried
Traditional renderings: green, moist.
Traditional renderings: green, moist.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders לַח:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Genesis 30:37לַ֖ח · freshJacob, however, took fresh branches of poplar, almond, and plane trees, and peeled the bark, exposing the white inner wood of the branches.
- Numbers 6:3לַחִ֥ים · fresh…he is to abstain from wine and strong drink. He must not drink vinegar made from wine or strong drink, and he must not drink any grape juice or eat fresh grapes or raisins.
- Judges 16:7לַחִ֖ים · freshSamson told her, “If they tie me up with seven fresh bowstrings that have not been dried, I will become as weak as any other man.”
- Judges 16:8לַחִ֖ים · freshSo the lords of the Philistines brought her seven fresh bowstrings that had not been dried, and she tied him up with them.
- Ezekiel 17:24לָ֔ח · the greenThen all the trees of the field will know that I am the LORD. I bring the tall tree down and make the low tree tall. I dry up the green tree and make the withered tree flourish. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I have done it.’”
- Ezekiel 20:47לַח֩ · both greenSay to the forest of the Negev: Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Lord GOD says: I am about to ignite in you a fire, and it will devour all your trees, both green and dry. The blazing flame will not be quenched, and by it every face from south to north will be scorched.