Topical Encyclopedia
In biblical contexts, the term "stack" is not directly mentioned; however, the concept of stacking or piling can be inferred from various agricultural and construction practices described in the Scriptures. The idea of stacking is often associated with the gathering and storing of resources, particularly in agrarian societies, which are frequently depicted in the Bible.
Agricultural Practices:In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life, and the practice of stacking grain and other produce was essential for preservation and storage. The Bible often refers to the gathering of grain into heaps or stacks during the harvest season. For instance, in the account of Joseph, we see the importance of storing grain during the seven years of plenty to prepare for the seven years of famine (
Genesis 41:47-49): "During the seven years of abundance, the land brought forth bountifully. So Joseph collected all the excess food in the land of Egypt during those seven years and stored it in the cities. In every city he put the food grown in the fields around it. Joseph stored up grain in such abundance—like the sand of the sea—that he stopped keeping track of it; for it was beyond measure."
Symbolism and Imagery:The act of stacking or piling can also carry symbolic meaning in the Bible. It often represents preparation, foresight, and the blessings of God. The imagery of stacked grain can symbolize prosperity and divine provision. In
Proverbs 3:9-10 , the principle of honoring God with one's wealth is linked to abundance: "Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your harvest; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine."
Construction and Building:In addition to agricultural contexts, stacking is relevant in construction and building practices. The Bible describes the construction of altars, walls, and other structures, which would have involved the stacking of stones or bricks. For example, in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah organized the people to work together, stacking stones to restore the city's defenses (
Nehemiah 4:6): "So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work."
Spiritual Lessons:The concept of stacking can also be applied metaphorically to spiritual growth and the building of one's faith. Just as physical structures require a solid foundation and careful stacking of materials, so too does a believer's spiritual life require the careful building of faith upon the foundation of Christ. In
1 Corinthians 3:10-11 , Paul speaks of building upon the foundation of Jesus Christ: "By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ."
In summary, while the term "stack" itself is not explicitly found in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout the Scriptures in various forms, illustrating themes of preparation, provision, and spiritual growth.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) A large pile of hay, grain, straw, or the like, usually of a nearly conical form, but sometimes rectangular or oblong, contracted at the top to a point or ridge, and sometimes covered with thatch.
2. (n.) A pile of poles or wood, indefinite in quantity.
3. (n.) A pile of wood containing 108 cubic feet.
4. (n.) A number of flues embodied in one structure, rising above the roof. Hence:
5. (a.) Any single insulated and prominent structure, or upright pipe, which affords a conduit for smoke; as, the brick smokestack of a factory; the smokestack of a steam vessel.
6. (n.) A section of memory in a computer used for temporary storage of data, in which the last datum stored is the first retrieved.
7. (n.) A data structure within random-access memory used to simulate a hardware stack; as, a push-down stack.
8. (n.) To lay in a conical or other pile; to make into a large pile; as, to stack hay, cornstalks, or grain; to stack or place wood.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
STACKstak:Exodus 22:6 the King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American) "shocks" (of grain).
Strong's Hebrew
1430. gadiysh -- a heap,stack... 1429, 1430. gadiysh. 1430a . a heap,
stack. Transliteration: gadiysh Phonetic
Spelling: (gaw-deesh') Short Definition:
stack. shock
stack of corn, tomb
...1430a. gadish -- a heap,stack
... 1430, 1430a. gadish. 1430b . a heap,stack. Transliteration: gadish Short
Definition: grain. Word Origin from an unused word Definition...
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The Revised Missionary Motto.
... But they were few, and young, and unknown. And the task was stupendous. The
rain-storm of a Sabbath afternoon drove them to the shelter of a hay-stack....
Naparima and Montserrat
... Such thoughts were forced upon me as the steamer stopped off San Fernando; and I
saw, some quarter of a mile out at sea, a singlestack of rock, which is said...
Of the Remedy against the Fifth and Sixth Sources of Weariness.
... and we would be grateful if any person were to offer it in the immediate vicinity;
so, if some flame of sin has risen from our ownstack, [1421] and if we are...
Christ's Prayer Answered.
... cleared land. All the long October day they would toil, raising astack
of dry limbs upon the stump which needed to be removed. In...
Diamond Became a Great Favourite with all the Men About the Mews....
... that morning, and had turned into Gray's Inn Lane to drive there, when they found
the way blocked up, and upon inquiry were informed that astack of chimneys...
Mission Tours.
... Every now and then we came across elephants, sometimes with astack of tender branches
on their back, which form a large part of their food, and at other times...
The Abiding of the Spirit the Glory of the Church
... account. I see them like astack of faggots, piled up, dead and dry. Oh
for the fire! We will have a blaze out of them yet. Come...
Jacob's Waking Exclamation
... A man once took his child with him while he went out to steal from a neighbour's
stack, and he said to the boy, "Look about you for fear anybody should see...
The Bible in the Life of To-Day
... a reference to "good opportunities given but not improved." Another said it was
equivalent to the counsel "not to expect to find gold in a hay-stack." Even the...
From the Close of the General Conference of 1792 to the Close of...
... One day, said he, I thought I would go down to mystack yard, which stood some distance
from the house, and there pray to God to discover the reality of it to...
Thesaurus
Stack (1 Occurrence)... 7. (n.) A data structure within random-access memory used to simulate a
hardware
stack; as, a push-down
stack. 8. (n.) To lay in
...Burns (34 Occurrences)
... Exodus 22:6 When fire goeth forth, and hath found thorns, and astack, or the standing
corn, or the field, hath been consumed, he who causeth the burning doth...
Brick (10 Occurrences)
... or clay tempered with water, sand, etc., molded into a regular form, usually
rectangular, and sun-dried, or burnt in a kiln, or in a heap orstack called a...
Stacking (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) ofStack. 2. (a. & n.) from
Stack. Multi-Version Concordance Stacking (1 Occurrence)....
Stachys (1 Occurrence)
Stacked (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) ofStack. Multi-Version Concordance
Stacked (1 Occurrence). Exodus 22:6 If fire break out, and...
Sweat (3 Occurrences)
... 11. (vi) Moisture issuing from any substance; as, the sweat of hay or grain
in a mow orstack. 12. (n.) The sweating sickness. 13....
Repay (79 Occurrences)
... Exodus 22:6 When fire goeth forth, and hath found thorns, and astack, or the standing
corn, or the field, hath been consumed, he who causeth the burning doth...
Causeth (209 Occurrences)
... Exodus 22:6 When fire goeth forth, and hath found thorns, and astack, or the standing
corn, or the field, hath been consumed, he who causeth the burning doth...
Burning (415 Occurrences)
... Exodus 22:6 When fire goeth forth, and hath found thorns, and astack, or the standing
corn, or the field, hath been consumed, he who causeth the burning doth...
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