פּוֹל (pol)
pol
bean
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun pol refers to beans, specifically appearing in the Bible as a type of legume or pulse used for food. In its single biblical occurrence in 2 Samuel 17:28, it is listed alongside other simple, sustaining provisions like wheat and barley that were brought to David’s weary troops.
As a collective term for beans, this word highlights the practical, everyday nature of ancient Israelite diet. It was not a luxury item but a staple source of nutrition, valued for its ability to provide energy and sustain life during times of need or travel.
The rarity of this word in Scripture—found only once—underscores how specific agricultural details are woven into the broader narrative. Its presence in 2 Samuel serves as a concrete detail, grounding the story of political turmoil in the reality of physical sustenance for those on the move.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When we read about David’s friends bringing supplies in 2 Samuel 17:28, the list includes ordinary items like wheat and barley, along with beans. This Hebrew word for 'bean' reminds us that God cares about our physical needs as much as our spiritual state. In times of exhaustion or uncertainty, simple food can be a tangible sign of care and provision.
Life often feels like a journey through difficult terrain, where energy is low and support is scarce. The inclusion of such humble provisions shows that God uses everyday resources to sustain us. It invites us to appreciate the practical ways people around us help carry our burdens, offering strength when we have little left to give.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ bean[s]1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וּ/פ֥וֹל1×
Key Verses
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II Samuel 17:28
brought beds, basins, earthen vessels, wheat, barley, meal, parched grain, beans, lentils, roasted grain,
This is the only occurrence of the word, where beans are listed among other staples brought to sustain David's weary troops.