מְלֵאָה
me.le.ahfruitHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine3 occurrences3 books3 verses
Definition
feminine of H4392; something fulfilled, i.e. abundance (of produce)
Traditional renderings: (first of ripe) fruit, fulness.
Traditional renderings: (first of ripe) fruit, fulness.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders מְלֵאָה:
- ἀπαρχήaparchē“firstfruits”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Exodus 22:29מְלֵאָתְךָ֥ · [offerings] from your granariesYou must not hold back offerings from your granaries or vats. You are to give Me the firstborn of your sons.
- Numbers 18:27וְכַֽמְלֵאָ֖ה · or juiceYour offering will be reckoned to you as grain from the threshing floor or juice from the winepress.
- Deuteronomy 22:9הַֽמְלֵאָ֤ה · the entire harvestDo not plant your vineyard with two types of seed; if you do, the entire harvest will be defiled—both the crop you plant and the fruit of your vineyard.