Strong's Hebrew: 3900. לְחֶם (lechem) -- Bread

Strong's Lexicon

lechem: Bread

Original Word: לְחֶם
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: lchem
Pronunciation: LEH-khem
Phonetic Spelling: (lekh-em')
Definition: Bread
Meaning: bread, grain

Word Origin: Derived from the root לחם (lacham), which means "to fight" or "to battle," though the connection is more etymological than practical in usage.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G740 (ἄρτος, artos): Often used in the New Testament to refer to bread, both in the literal sense and metaphorically, as in the "bread of life."

Usage: The Hebrew word "lechem" primarily refers to bread, a staple food in ancient and modern diets. It can also denote food in general, sustenance, or provision. In the Bible, "lechem" is often used to symbolize God's provision and care for His people, as well as the basic necessities of life.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, bread was a central part of daily life and diet. It was typically made from barley or wheat and baked in communal ovens. Bread held significant cultural and religious importance, often used in offerings and religious rituals. The act of breaking bread was a symbol of fellowship and hospitality. In the context of the covenant community, sharing bread was an expression of unity and peace.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to lechem
Definition
a feast
NASB Translation
feast (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

לְחֵם (K^{§ 54, 3. 7}) noun masculine feast (ᵑ7 Syriac bread, so Biblical Hebrew, q. v. v II.לחם); — absolute ׳עֲבַד ל Daniel 5:1 made a feast.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

feast

(Aramaic) corresponding to lechem -- feast.

see HEBREW lechem

Forms and Transliterations

לְחֶ֣ם לחם lə·ḥem leChem ləḥem

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