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The meaning of Lentils in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)

len'-tilz ('adhashim; phakos; Genesis 25:34; II Samuel 17:28; II Samuel 23:11; Ezekiel 4:9; the King James Version Lentiles): These are undoubtedly identical with the Arabic 'adas, a small, reddish bean, the product of Ervum lens, a dwarf leguminous plant, half a foot high, which is extensively cultivated in Palestine as a summer crop. The flour is highly nutritious, and the well-known food, Revalenta arabica, is simply one form, specially prepared; 'adas are highly esteemed in Palestine, and are used in soup and as a "pottage" known as mujedderah. This last is of a reddish-brown color and is without doubt the "pottage" of Genesis 25:34. Lentils were part of the provisions brought to David when fleeing from Absalom (II Samuel 17:28) and were used in the making of the bread for the prophet Ezekiel (Ezekiel 4:9). In a "plot of ground full of lentils," Shammah, one of David's "mighty men," stood and defended it and slew the marauding Philistines (II Samuel 23:11-12).

E. W. G. Masterman


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