# grain, grainfields

## Definition:

The term “grain” usually refers to the seed of a food plant such as wheat, barley, corn, millet, or rice. It can also refer to the whole plant.

* In the Bible, the main grains that are referred to are wheat and barley.
* A head of grain is the part of the plant that holds the grain.
* Note that some older Bible versions use the word “corn” to refer to grain in general. In modern English however, “corn” only refers to one type of grain.

(See also: [head](../other/head.md), [wheat](../other/wheat.md))

## Bible References:

* [Genesis 42:03](rc://en/tn/help/gen/42/03)
* [Genesis 42:26-28](rc://en/tn/help/gen/42/26)
* [Genesis 43:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/gen/43/01)
* [Luke 06:02](rc://en/tn/help/luk/06/02)
* [Mark 02:24](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/02/24)
* [Matthew 13:7-9](rc://en/tn/help/mat/13/07)
* [Ruth 01:22](rc://en/tn/help/rut/01/22)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H1250, H1430, H1715, H2233, H2591, H3759, H3899, H7054, H7383, H7641, H7668, G248, G2590, G3450, G4621, G4719
