Strong’s H5214

נִיר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

niyr

Pronunciation

neer

Definition

Fallow ground, freshly plowed field

Meaning

to till the soil

Usage

The term "nir" refers to land that has been plowed and prepared for sowing but has not yet been sown. It is often used metaphorically in the Bible to describe a state of readiness or preparation, particularly in a spiritual or moral sense. The concept of "breaking up fallow ground" is used to encourage repentance and spiritual renewal.

Bible references

Jeremiah 4:3;Hosea 10:12