תִּירוֹשׁ (ti.rosh)
ti.rosh
new wine
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 32 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun tirowsh refers to fresh grape juice or must, the liquid pressed directly from the harvest before fermentation sets in. It appears thirty-two times in the Old Testament, often paired with grain as a symbol of agricultural abundance. This pairing is visible in passages describing the blessings of the land, such as Deuteronomy 11:14 and Isaiah 36:17, where it represents the tangible provision of God.
Its etymology links to a root meaning expulsion or squeezing out, highlighting its raw, unprocessed state. While it can occasionally imply fermented wine in broader contexts, the primary distinction lies in its freshness. This nuance helps clarify texts like Hosea 2:8, where the removal of grain and new wine signifies the withdrawal of seasonal blessings, emphasizing the immediate, natural product rather than a stored commodity.
Translators typically render tirowsh as "new wine" or simply "wine," depending on context. In Nehemiah 5:11 and 13:5, it denotes the taxable produce that was being exploited, grounding the term in daily economic life. The word captures a specific moment in the winemaking process, reminding readers of the vitality and immediacy of the harvest before preservation or aging begins.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word tirowsh refers to the fresh juice pressed directly from grapes before it ferments into alcohol. In the Old Testament, it is frequently paired with grain and oil as a symbol of God’s tangible provision. When Scripture mentions these elements together, it points to the basic necessities of life: food, drink, and sustenance. This pairing reminds us that God cares about the practical details of our daily needs, from the harvest in the field to the bread on the table.
Understanding this word helps clarify how ancient Israelites viewed their relationship with God. They did not see abundance as a random accident but as a direct result of divine blessing. When the land yielded plenty of grain and new wine, it was a sign that God was faithful to His promises. Conversely, the absence of these gifts signaled a withdrawal of that favor, urging the people to return to Him.
For your faith today, this concept invites gratitude for the simple provisions you receive. It encourages you to see your daily meals and resources not as mere commodities but as gifts from a generous Creator. Recognizing God’s hand in these ordinary moments can transform routine eating into an act of thanksgiving, grounding your life in the reality of His ongoing care.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 32 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ new wine12×
- new wine5×
- the/ new wine4×
- new wine/ your3×
- and/ new wine/ your3×
- [the] new wine2×
- new wine/ my1×
- and/ the/ new wine1×
- and/ <the>/ new wine1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/תִיר֖וֹשׁ4×
- הַ/תִּיר֣וֹשׁ3×
- תִּיר֣וֹשׁ2×
- תִּיר֖וֹשׁ2×
- תִּֽירֹשְׁ/ךָ֣2×
- וְ/תִֽירֹשְׁ/ךָ֣2×
- תִּירֹ֣שׁ1×
- תִּיר֥וֹשׁ1×
- תִּיר֤וֹשׁ1×
- תִּֽירוֹשֵׁ֔/ךְ1×
- תִּ֣ירוֹשִׁ֔/י1×
- וְ֝/תִיר֗וֹשׁ1×
Key Verses
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Genesis 27:28
God give you of the dew of the sky, of the fatness of the earth, and plenty of grain and new wine.
This verse establishes the term as part of a patriarchal blessing for agricultural abundance, linking it directly to divine favor.
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Deuteronomy 11:14
that I will give the rain for your land in its season, the early rain and the latter rain, that you may gather in your grain, your new wine, and your oil.
Here, new wine is presented as a conditional promise dependent on obedience, showing its role in the covenant relationship.
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Proverbs 3:10
so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
The imagery of overflowing vats with new wine illustrates the tangible result of honoring God with one's firstfruits.
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Hosea 4:11
Prostitution, wine, and new wine take away understanding.
This occurrence uniquely associates new wine with a loss of understanding, highlighting its potential misuse alongside wine.