לָשָׁד (le.shad)
le.shad
juicy bit
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun le.shad refers to a tender, juicy piece of meat or a choice morsel. It appears only twice in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in Numbers 18:12 and Psalm 81:16. In both instances, the word describes something desirable and rich, often associated with the best parts of food.
Its root likely relates to juice or moisture, emphasizing the succulence of what is described. Translators typically render it as "choice" or "juicy," capturing the sense of premium quality rather than just physical nourishment. This usage highlights how ancient Israelite culture valued the finest portions of sustenance.
Understanding le.shad provides insight into biblical descriptions of abundance and divine provision. The word underscores the idea that God offers not just basic survival but the best possible gifts, reflecting a theme of generosity found throughout Scripture.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word le.shad describes a tender, juicy piece of meat or a choice morsel. It appears only twice in the Hebrew Bible, highlighting something desirable and rich. This term emphasizes the succulence of the finest portions of sustenance, reflecting how ancient Israelite culture valued premium quality over basic survival.
Understanding this word offers insight into biblical descriptions of abundance and divine provision. It underscores the idea that God offers not just what is necessary for life, but the best possible gifts. This theme of generosity invites us to appreciate the richness found in spiritual nourishment and the care provided throughout Scripture.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- juice/ my1×
- <the> cake of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לְשַׁדִּ֑/י1×
- לְשַׁ֥ד1×