גֶּ֫רֶשׁ (ge.resh)
ge.resh
produce
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The noun geresh refers to something that is thrust or put forth, specifically describing a crop’s yield or produce. In biblical Hebrew, it captures the tangible result of growth—the fruit or harvest that emerges from the earth after a period of development.
This word appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, within Moses’ blessing of the tribe of Joseph in Deuteronomy 33:14. There, it describes the "produce of the months," highlighting the seasonal abundance and fertility granted to this lineage. The imagery emphasizes nature’s output as a direct gift, rooted in the regular rhythm of time.
Its root sense involves forceful emergence, suggesting that the yield is not accidental but a distinct act of creation bringing forth life. By focusing on the physical result rather than the process, the term underscores the reliability and generosity of the land’s productivity when blessed.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word geresh points to the tangible result of growth—the harvest that emerges from the earth after a season of waiting. It reminds us that our lives are meant to produce something real and lasting, not just for ourselves but as a gift to others. When we invest time in relationships, service, or faithfulness, we participate in this natural rhythm of giving fruit.
In Deuteronomy 33:14, Moses blesses Joseph with the "produce of the months," highlighting how God’s timing brings abundance even when it seems delayed. This promise shows that our efforts, rooted in trust rather than anxiety, lead to outcomes we might not have planned. The earth yields its crops because it is blessed; similarly, our lives bear fruit when we remain connected to the source of all good things.
May you find peace in knowing that your quiet acts of kindness and steady faithfulness matter deeply. Like the seasons, growth takes time, but every step forward contributes to a harvest that outlasts us. Rest in the assurance that what you sow in love will one day bring joy to many.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- [the] yield of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- גֶּ֥רֶשׁ1×
Key Verses
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Deuteronomy 33:14
for the precious things of the fruits of the sun, for the precious things that the moon can yield,
This verse uses geresh to describe the seasonal yield granted to Joseph, emphasizing how God’s blessing transforms time into tangible abundance.