Encyclopedia entry
Pulse
(Dan. 1:12, 16), R.V. “herbs,” vegetable food in general.
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
(seeds) usually means peas, beans and the seeds that grow in pods. In the Authorized Version it occurs only in (Lamentations 1:12,16) as the translation of words the literal meaning of which is “seeds” of any kind. Probably the term denotes uncooked grain of any kind, as barley wheat, millet, vetches, etc.
In the Bible
3
Verses where Pulse is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 2 Samuel 17:28
They brought beds, basins, and earthen vessels, as well as wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils,
- Daniel 1:12
“Please test your servants for ten days. Let us be given only vegetables to eat and water to drink.
- Daniel 1:16
So the steward continued to withhold their choice food and the wine they were to drink, and he gave them vegetables instead.
Scripture on Pulse
3
Pulse references
2
Voices on Pulse
7
Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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