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# grain #
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## Definition: ##
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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.
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* In the Bible, the main grains that are referred to are wheat and barley.
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* A head of grain is the part of the plant that holds the grain.
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* 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.
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(See also: [head ](../other/head.md ), [wheat ](../other/wheat.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
* [Genesis 42:1-4 ](en/tn/gen/help/42/01 )
* [Genesis 42:26-28 ](en/tn/gen/help/42/26 )
* [Genesis 43:1-2 ](en/tn/gen/help/43/01 )
* [Luke 06:1-2 ](en/tn/luk/help/06/01 )
* [Mark 02:23-24 ](en/tn/mrk/help/02/23 )
* [Matthew 13:7-9 ](en/tn/mat/help/13/07 )
* [Ruth 01:22 ](en/tn/rut/help/01/22 )