Strong’s H3953

לָקַשׁ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

laqash

Pronunciation

lah-kash'

Definition

To gather, collect, glean

Meaning

to gather the after crop

Usage

The Hebrew verb "laqash" primarily means to gather or collect, often in the context of harvesting or gleaning. It conveys the action of bringing together scattered items, typically crops or produce, after the main harvest has been completed. This term is used in the context of agricultural practices in ancient Israel, where gleaning was an important activity for the poor and needy, allowing them to collect leftover grains or produce from the fields.

Bible references

Job 24:6