Cluster

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ISBE 1915

klus'-ter:

(1) 'eshkol; compare proper name VALE OF ESHCOL. (which see), from root meaning "to bind together." A cluster or bunch of grapes (Ge 40:10; Nu 13:23; Isa 65:8; So 7:8; Mic 7:1, etc.); a cluster of henna flowers (So 1:14); a cluster of dates (So 7:7). "Their grapes are grapes of gall, their clusters are bitter." (De 32:32).

(2) botrus, "gather the clusters of the vine of the earth" (Re 14:18).

The "cluster of raisins" (tsimmuqim) of 1Sa 25:18; 30:12, should rather be "raisin cakes" or "dried raisins."

E. W. G. Masterman

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · public domain

In Scripture

Genesis 40:10 Numbers 13:23 Isaiah 65:8 Song of Solomon 7:8 Micah 7:1 Song of Solomon 1:14 Song of Solomon 7:7 Deuteronomy 32:32 Revelation 14:18 1 Samuel 25:18 1 Samuel 30:12

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