◄ 2591. chinta' ►
Lexicon chinta': Thorn, Prickle Original Word: חִנְטָא Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: chinta' Pronunciation: kheen-tah' Phonetic Spelling: (khint-taw') Definition: Thorn, Prickle Meaning: wheat Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wheat (Aramaic) corresponding to chittah; wheat -- wheat. see HEBREW chittah Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root probably meaning to be fat or plump. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4621 (σίτος, sitos): Refers to wheat or grain in the New Testament, used in various parables and teachings of Jesus to illustrate spiritual truths and the kingdom of God. • G4622 (σιτάριον, sitarion): A diminutive form of σίτος, also meaning wheat or grain, used in similar contexts to convey messages about growth, harvest, and divine provision. This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term חִנְטָא within its biblical and cultural context, highlighting its significance in the narrative and theological framework of the Scriptures. Usage: The term חִנְטָא is used in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament to refer to wheat, a staple grain in ancient Near Eastern diets and a symbol of sustenance and provision. Context: The Aramaic word חִנְטָא appears in the context of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel, which contains sections written in Aramaic. Wheat, as referenced by חִנְטָא, was a crucial agricultural product in the ancient world, often associated with prosperity and divine blessing. In Daniel 2:35, the imagery of wheat is used in the interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream, where the statue's destruction is likened to chaff from the summer threshing floors, emphasizing the transient nature of earthly kingdoms compared to the eternal kingdom of God. The use of wheat in this context underscores the theme of divine sovereignty and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom. Forms and Transliterations חִנְטִ֞ין חִנְטִין֙ חנטין chinTin ḥin·ṭîn ḥinṭîn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezra 6:9 HEB: לֶאֱלָ֪הּ שְׁמַיָּ֟א חִנְטִ֞ין מְלַ֣ח ׀ חֲמַ֣ר NAS: of heaven, and wheat, salt, KJV: of heaven, wheat, salt, INT: to the God of heaven and wheat salt wine Ezra 7:22 HEB: מְאָה֒ וְעַד־ חִנְטִין֙ כֹּרִ֣ין מְאָ֔ה NAS: 100kors of wheat, 100 baths KJV: measures of wheat, and to an hundred INT: an hundred until of wheat measures an hundred 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 2591 2 Occurrences ḥin·ṭîn — 2 Occ.