Bible Dictionary

Grain

The edible seed or harvested produce of cereal plants such as wheat and barley.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

217 of 516

Letter

G

Meaning

The edible seed or harvested produce of cereal plants such as wheat and barley.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 41:35-49
  • Exodus 29:2
  • Leviticus 2:14-16
  • Ruth 2:14-17
  • Ruth 3:15
  • Ruth 4:2
  • 1 Samuel 6:13
  • 2 Samuel 17:28
  • 2 Kings 4:42
  • Psalm 65:13
  • Proverbs 11:26
  • Joel 2:24
  • Matthew 3:12
  • Matthew 13:26
  • Luke 12:18

Original Language

Hebrew

דָּגָן

dagan

grain; corn; produce

Greek

σῖτος

sitos

grain; wheat

Meaning

Grain is the edible seed or harvested produce of cereal plants such as wheat and barley.

Biblical Usage

Grain was a major part of food production in biblical agriculture. It was harvested, gathered, stored, ground into flour, and prepared as food. Grain was also used in offerings and served as an important agricultural commodity.

The Bible frequently mentions grain in connection with wheat, barley, harvest, threshing, storage, and famine. The KJV often uses the word corn for grain or cereal produce.

Key References

  • Genesis 41:35-49
  • Leviticus 2:14-16
  • Ruth 2:14-17
  • Ruth 3:15
  • 2 Samuel 17:28
  • 2 Kings 4:42
  • Psalm 65:13
  • Proverbs 11:26
  • Joel 2:24
  • Matthew 3:12
  • Luke 12:18
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Grain Offering
  • Harvest
  • Flour

Study More

Continue your Bible study by exploring related Scriptures, dictionary terms, and connected topics.

Scriptures

  • Genesis 41:35-49
  • Exodus 29:2
  • Leviticus 2:14-16
  • Ruth 2:14-17
  • Ruth 3:15
  • Ruth 4:2
  • 1 Samuel 6:13
  • 2 Samuel 17:28
  • 2 Kings 4:42
  • Psalm 65:13
  • Proverbs 11:26
  • Joel 2:24
  • Matthew 3:12
  • Matthew 13:26
  • Luke 12:18

Related Terms

Wheat Barley Grain Offering Harvest Flour

Study Topics

agriculture food grain harvest offerings