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Emmer Kernels and Husks


Emmer Kernels and Husks


‎The hail plague in Egypt did not affect the crop of emmer wheat (Triticum dicoccum), which sprouts later than the barley that Exodus reports the hail destroyed (Exodus 9:31–32). Unfortunately for the Egyptians, the later locust plague did destroy the emmer (Exodus 10:15). The Bible also mentions emmer used as a field border, probably to help prevent encroachment by weeds (Isa 28:25), and as an ingredient in Ezekiel’s bread (Ezek 4:9).
‎Exod 9:32, Isa 28:25, Ezek 4:9
‎Image by user Rasbak, from Wikimedia Commons. License: Public Domain



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