Sheaf
Virgo holding Sheaf
Genesis 37 : Joseph’s Dreams
7 For, behold, we [were] binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.
Leviticus 23 : The Feast of Firstfruits
10 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest: 11 And he shall wave the sheaf before the LORD, to be accepted for you: on the morrow after the sabbath the priest shall wave it. 12 And ye shall offer that day when ye wave the sheaf an he lamb without blemish of the first year for a burnt offering unto the LORD. … 15 And ye shall count unto you from the morrow after the sabbath, from the day that ye brought the sheaf of the wave offering; seven sabbaths shall be complete:
deuteronomy 24 : Law of Divorce (additional Laws)
19 When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands.
job 24 : Why are the Wicked Unpunished
10 They cause [him] to go naked without clothing, and they take away the sheaf [from] the hungry;
zechariah 12 : Jerusalem will Be Attacked
6 In that day will I make the governors of Judah like an hearth of fire among the wood, and like a torch of fire in a sheaf; and they shall devour all the people round about, on the right hand and on the left: and Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place, [even] in Jerusalem.
Lexicon for “sheaf” (3)
(1) אֲלֻמָּה ʼălummâh, al-oom-maw’;
or (masculine) אָלֻם ʼâlum;
passive participle of H481;
something bound; a sheaf:—sheaf.
sheaf (as something bound), bundle of grain
of Israel returning from exile (fig.)
Strong’s Number H485 matches the Hebrew אֲלֻמָּה (‘alummah), which occurs 5 times in 2 verses in the Hebrew concordance of the KJV
GENESIS 37 : JOSEPH’S DREAMS
7 For, behold, we [were] binding sheaves[H485] in the field, and, lo, my sheaf[H485] arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves[H485] stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.[H485]
Psalm 126 : The Lord Has Done Great Things for Us
1 [[A Song of degrees.]] When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. 3 The LORD hath done great things for us; [whereof] we are glad. 4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. 5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves[H485] [with him].
(2) עֹמֶר ʻômer, o’-mer; from H6014;
properly, a heap, i.e. a sheaf;
also an omer, as a dry measure:—omer, sheaf.
omer
a dry measure of 1/10 ephah (about 2 litres)
sheaf
Strong’s Number H6016 matches the Hebrew עֹמֶר (`omer), which occurs 14 times in 14 verses in the Hebrew concordance of the KJV
exodus 16 : Manna and Quail from Heaven
16 This [is] the thing which the LORD hath commanded, Gather of it every man according to his eating, an omer[H6016] for every man, [according to] the number of your persons; take ye every man for [them] which [are] in his tents. … 18 And when they did mete [it] with an omer,[H6016] he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating. … 22 And it came to pass, [that] on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers[H6016] for one [man]: and all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses. … 32 And Moses said, This [is] the thing which the LORD commandeth, Fill an omer[H6016] of it to be kept for your generations; that they may see the bread wherewith I have fed you in the wilderness, when I brought you forth from the land of Egypt. 33 And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a pot, and put an omer[H6016] full of manna therein, and lay it up before the LORD, to be kept for your generations. … 36 Now an omer[H6016] [is] the tenth [part] of an ephah.
leviticus 23 : The Feast of Firstfruits
10 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf[H6016] of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest: 11 And he shall wave the sheaf[H6016] before the LORD, to be accepted for you: on the morrow after the sabbath the priest shall wave it. 12 And ye shall offer that day when ye wave the sheaf[H6016] an he lamb without blemish of the first year for a burnt offering unto the LORD. … 15 And ye shall count unto you from the morrow after the sabbath, from the day that ye brought the sheaf[H6016] of the wave offering; seven sabbaths shall be complete:
deuteronomy 24 : LAW OF DIVORCE (ADDITIONAL LAWS)
19 When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf[H6016] in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands.
ruth 2 : Ruth Meets Boaz
7 And she said, I pray you, let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves:[H6016] so she came, and hath continued even from the morning until now, that she tarried a little in the house. … 15 And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves,[H6016] and reproach her not:
job 24
10 They cause [him] to go naked without clothing, and they take away the sheaf[H6016] [from] the hungry;
(3) עָמִיר ʻâmîyr, aw-meer’;from H6014;
a bunch of grain:—handful, sheaf.
swath, a row of fallen grain
a bundle of corn before it is bound to a sheaf
Strong’s Number H5995 matches the Hebrew עָמִיר (`amiyr), which occurs 4 times in 4 verses in the Hebrew concordance of the KJV
jeremiah 9 : Weeping in Jerusalem
22 Speak, Thus saith the LORD, Even the carcases of men shall fall as dung upon the open field, and as the handful[H5995] after the harvestman, and none shall gather [them].
amos 2 : The Ingratitude of Israel
13 Behold, I am pressed under you, as a cart is pressed [that is] full of sheaves.[H5995]
micah 4 : The Restoration of Zion
12 But they know not the thoughts of the LORD, neither understand they his counsel: for he shall gather them as the sheaves[H5995] into the floor.
zechariah 12 : Jerusalem will Be Attacked
6 In that day will I make the governors of Judah like an hearth of fire among the wood, and like a torch of fire in a sheaf;[H5995] and they shall devour all the people round about, on the right hand and on the left: and Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place, [even] in Jerusalem.
genesis 37
7 For, behold, we [were] binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.
ruth 2
7 And she said, I pray you, let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves: so she came, and hath continued even from the morning until now, that she tarried a little in the house. … 15 And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not:
nehemiah 13
15 In those days saw I in Judah [some] treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all [manner of] burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified [against them] in the day wherein they sold victuals.
psalms 126
6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him].
PSALMS 129 : Many Times They Have Afflicted Me
7 Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.
amos 2
13 Behold, I am pressed under you, as a cart is pressed [that is] full of sheaves.
micah 4
12 But they know not the thoughts of the LORD, neither understand they his counsel: for he shall gather them as the sheaves into the floor.
Lexicon for “sheaves” (2)
(1) עָמַר ʻâmar, aw-mar’; a primitive root;
specifically (as denominative from H6016) properly, apparently to heap;
figuratively, to chastise (as if piling blows);
to gather grain:—bind sheaves, make merchandise of.
To bind close together
Strong’s Number H6014 matches the Hebrew עָמַר (`amar), which occurs 3 times in 3 verses in the Hebrew concordance of the KJV
deuteronomy 21 : Marrying a Captive Woman
14 And it shall be, if thou have no delight in her, then thou shalt let her go whither she will; but thou shalt not sell her at all for money, thou shalt not make merchandise[H6014] of her, because thou hast humbled her.
marrying a captive woman
rights of firstborn
rebellious son
DEUTERONOMY 24
7 If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and maketh merchandise[H6014] of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall die; and thou shalt put evil away from among you.
psalm 129
7 Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves[H6014] his bosom.
(2) עָרֵם ʻârêm, aw-rame’; (Jeremiah 50:26) or (feminine) עֲרֵמָה ʻărêmâh; from H6192;
a heap; specifically, a sheaf:—heap (of corn), sheaf.
heap, pile
Strong’s Number H6194 matches the Hebrew עֲרֵמָה (`arem (Jer 50:26)), which occurs 11 times in 10 verses in the Hebrew concordance of the KJV
ruth 3 : Naomi Instructs Ruth
7 And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn:[H6194] and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.
Ruth Claims Boaz as Kinsman
2 chronicles 31 : Contributions for Worship
6 And [concerning] the children of Israel and Judah, that dwelt in the cities of Judah, they also brought in the tithe of oxen and sheep, and the tithe of holy things which were consecrated unto the LORD their God, and laid [them] by heaps.[H6194][H6194] 7 In the third month they began to lay the foundation of the heaps,[H6194] and finished [them] in the seventh month. 8 And when Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps,[H6194] they blessed the LORD, and his people Israel. 9 Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.[H6194]
nehemiah 4 : The Work is Ridiculed
2 And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps[H6194] of the rubbish which are burned?
NEHEMIAH 13 : The Sabbath Restored
15 In those days saw I in Judah [some] treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves,[H6194] and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all [manner of] burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified [against them] in the day wherein they sold victuals.
song of SOLOMON 7 : Admiration by the Bridegroom
2 Thy navel [is like] a round goblet, [which] wanteth not liquor: thy belly [is like] an heap[H6194] of wheat set about with lilies.
jeremiah 50 : The Destruction of Babylon
26 Come against her from the utmost border, open her storehouses: cast her up as heaps,[H6194] and destroy her utterly: let nothing of her be left.
Haggai 2 : Blessings for a Defiled People
16 Since those [days] were, when [one] came to an heap[H6194] of twenty [measures], there were [but] ten: when [one] came to the pressfat for to draw out fifty [vessels] out of the press, there were [but] twenty.
Zerubbabel the Lord’s Signet Ring