CROP

(1) As noun the translation of mur'-ah (Leviticus 1:16), which is the craw of a bird, especially of doves and pigeons, which had to be removed by the priest before he offered the birds as a burnt sacrifice.

(2) As a verb it is (Ezekiel 17:4,22) the translation of qaTaph, which has the meaning of "cutting off," "cutting down," "plucking."

Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'CROP'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.