Lexical Definition
לַח lach (lakh) fresh H:A
from an unused root meaning to be new
green, moist.
- fresh, i.e. unused or undried
1) moist, fresh, new
1a) moist, fresh (of plants)
1b) new (of cords, sinews)
See Greek: πρόσφατος · ὑγρός · χλωρός
Usage: 5 forms in 6 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לָ֔ח | moist | Ezek.17.24 |
| לַחִ֥ים | fresh | Num.6.3 |
| לַחִ֖ים | fresh | Judg.16.7 • Judg.16.8 |
| לַח֩ | moist | Ezek.20.47 |
| לַ֖ח | freshly cut | Gen.30.37 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
לַח adjective moist, fresh, new; — ׳ל Gen 30:37; Ezek 21:3* לָ֑חEzek 17:24 plural לַחִים Num 6:3 + 2 t.; —
1. moist, fresh, of trees, fruit, etc.; לִבְנֶה לַח Gen 30:37 (J); ׳עֵץ ל Ezek 17:24; Ezek 21:3* grapes ׳עֲנָבִים ל Num 6:3.
2. new, of cords, ׳יְתָרִים ל Judg 16:7; Judg 16:8, probably made of fresh sinews of animal (compare Syriac PS1652; GFMon the passage)
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 30:37 |
| Numbers | 6:3 |
| Judges | 16:7 · 16:8 |
| Ezekiel | 17:24 · 21:3* |