Crib
ArtifactsWhat is the meaning of Crib in the Bible?
A crib translates the Hebrew word [~'ebhuc] as a barred receptacle for fodder used in cowsheds, foldyards, and fields for beasts lying out in winter. It is used to denote a specific place where animals are fed.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the physical structure and agricultural function of the crib clarifies the literal context of passages describing animal husbandry and provides the necessary background for interpreting metaphors that compare divine provision or spiritual nourishment to food given to livestock.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Physical & Symbolic Reality: Physical objects and natural elements like Crib were everyday realities for biblical writers, frequently used as living metaphors for spiritual truths.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Crib in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Crib clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Crib." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/crib/