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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Mandrake</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/m/mandrake.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/30-14.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/m/mandrake.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Mandrake</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/m/man-child.htm" title="Man-Child">◄</a> Mandrake <a href="/topical/naves/m/mandrake--general_scriptures_concerning.htm" title="Mandrake: General Scriptures Concerning">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The mandrake, known in Hebrew as "dudaim," is a plant mentioned in the Bible, primarily in the context of the Old Testament. It is referenced in <a href="/genesis/30-14.htm">Genesis 30:14-16</a> and <a href="/songs/7-13.htm">Song of Solomon 7:13</a>. The mandrake is often associated with fertility and love, and its mention in Scripture has intrigued scholars and theologians for centuries.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/genesis/30-14.htm">Genesis 30:14-16</a> :</b> "Now during the wheat harvest, Reuben went out and found some mandrakes in the field and brought them to his mother Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, 'Please give me some of your son’s mandrakes.' But Leah replied, 'Is it not enough that you have taken my husband? Now you also want to take my son’s mandrakes?' 'Very well,' said Rachel, 'he may sleep with you tonight in exchange for your son’s mandrakes.' So when Jacob came in from the field that evening, Leah went out to meet him and said, 'You must sleep with me, for I have hired you with my son’s mandrakes.' So he slept with her that night."<br><br> In this passage, the mandrake is depicted as a valuable and desirable plant, believed to possess properties that could aid in conception. Rachel's desire for the mandrakes suggests their cultural significance as a fertility aid. Leah's willingness to trade a night with Jacob for the mandrakes underscores their perceived importance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/songs/7-13.htm">Song of Solomon 7:13</a> :</b> "The mandrakes send forth their fragrance, and at our door is every delicacy, both new and old, that I have treasured up for you, my beloved."<br><br> Here, the mandrake is associated with romantic and sensual imagery, contributing to the lush and evocative language of the Song of Solomon. The fragrance of the mandrakes enhances the atmosphere of love and desire, aligning with the book's themes of marital intimacy and affection.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context:</b><br><br>The mandrake plant, identified botanically as Mandragora officinarum, is native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its broad leaves, purple flowers, and a root that often resembles a human figure. The plant has a long history of use in traditional medicine and folklore, often attributed with aphrodisiac and fertility-enhancing properties.<br><br>In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the mandrake was considered a potent symbol of fertility and was often used in love potions and fertility rites. Its root, sometimes resembling a human form, contributed to its mystical reputation. The plant's narcotic properties also made it a subject of interest in various medicinal practices.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the mention of mandrakes in the Bible highlights the human desire for fertility and the lengths to which individuals would go to secure offspring. In the patriarchal society of ancient Israel, bearing children was of paramount importance, particularly for women, as it was closely tied to family legacy and social status.<br><br>The narrative of Leah and Rachel in Genesis reflects the complexities of familial relationships and the deep yearning for children. The use of mandrakes in this context underscores the belief in natural remedies and divine intervention in matters of fertility.<br><br>In the Song of Solomon, the mandrake's inclusion in the poetic imagery serves to enhance the themes of love and desire, illustrating the beauty and richness of marital love as ordained by God.<br><br>Overall, the mandrake serves as a fascinating element within the biblical narrative, offering insights into the cultural practices and beliefs of the ancient world while also contributing to the theological themes of love, desire, and the quest for progeny.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) A low plant (Mandragora officinarum) of the Nightshade family, having a fleshy root, often forked, and supposed to resemble a man. It was therefore supposed to have animal life, and to cry out when pulled up. All parts of the plant are strongly narcotic. It is found in the Mediterranean region.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) The May apple (Podophyllum peltatum). See Podophyllum.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1736.htm"><span class="l">1736. duday -- <b>mandrake</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 1735, 1736. duday. 1737 . <b>mandrake</b>. Transliteration: duday Phonetic Spelling:<br> (doo-dah'-ee) Short Definition: mandrakes. <b>...</b> basket, <b>mandrake</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1736.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/various/the_testaments_of_the_twelve_patriarchs/v_the_testament_of_issachar_concerning.htm"><span class="l">The Testament of Issachar Concerning Simplicity.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> not happened thus. And Rachel said, Take one <b>mandrake</b>, and for the other<br> thou shalt hire him from me for one night. And Jacob knew <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../v the testament of issachar concerning.htm</font><p><a href="/library/francis/treatise_on_the_love_of_god/chapter_ix_a_confirmation_of.htm"><span class="l">A Confirmation of what Has Been Said by a Noteworthy Comparison.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Wherefore the <b>mandrake</b> is a bewitching plant, which enchants the eyes,<br> and charms away pains, sorrows, and all passions by sleep. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter ix a confirmation of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/basil/basil_letters_and_select_works/homily_v_the_germination_of.htm"><span class="l">The Germination of the Earth.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> grass;" and instantly, with useful plants, appear noxious plants; with corn, hemlock;<br> with the other nutritious plants, hellebore, monkshood, <b>mandrake</b> and the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../basil/basil letters and select works/homily v the germination of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gregory/gregory_of_nyssa_dogmatic_treatises_etc/section_4_he_proceeds_again.htm"><span class="l">He Proceeds Again to Discuss the Impassibility of the Lord's <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> the appellation of Son, and again, forgetting this, denies the relation of the Son<br> to the Father: and herein he speaks of Circe and of the <b>mandrake</b> poison. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 4 he proceeds again.htm</font><p><a href="/library/coleridge/confessions_of_an_inquiring_spirit_etc/letter_i_my_dear_friend.htm"><span class="l">Letter i. My Dear Friend, I Employed the Compelled and Most <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> there to house unknown, Far underground, Pierced by no sound Save such as live in<br> Fancy's ear alone, That listens for the uptorn <b>mandrake's</b> parting groan! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../coleridge/confessions of an inquiring spirit etc/letter i my dear friend.htm</font><p><a href="/library/leupold/exposition_of_genesis_volume_1/chapter_xxx.htm"><span class="l">Chapter xxx</span></a> <br><b>...</b> reapers. Childlike, he gathers what especially attracts the eye, the yellow<br> berries of the <b>mandrake</b> about of the size of a nutmeg. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxx.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gregory/gregory_of_nyssa_dogmatic_treatises_etc/"><span class="l">Gregory of Nyssa: Dogmatic Treatises, Etc</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the appellation of Son, and again, forgetting this, denies the relation of the Son<br> to the Father: and herein he speaks of Circe and of the <b>mandrake</b> poison. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/</font><p><a href="/library/clement/exhortation_to_the_heathen/chapter_x_answer_to_the_objection.htm"><span class="l">Answer to the Objection of the Heathen, that it was not Right to <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> truly is and subsists. But those who are insensible to this are like men<br> who have drunk <b>mandrake</b> or some other drug. May God grant <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../clement/exhortation to the heathen/chapter x answer to the objection.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_manichaean_controversy_/faustus_states_his_objections_to.htm"><span class="l">Faustus States his Objections to the Morality of the Law and the <b>...</b></span></a> <br>writings in connection with the Manich??an controversy. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../faustus states his objections to.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/m/mandrake.htm"><span class="l"><b>Mandrake</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> It is found in the Mediterranean region. 2. (n.) The May apple (Podophyllum peltatum).<br> See Podophyllum. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Mandrake</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mandrake.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mandrakes.htm"><span class="l">Mandrakes (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mandrakes.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/man-child.htm"><span class="l">Man-child (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Man-child. Manchild, Man-child. <b>Mandrake</b> . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia<br> MAN-CHILD. <b>...</b> (ASV JPS). Manchild, Man-child. <b>Mandrake</b> . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/man-child.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/mandrakes-Bible.html">What are the mandrakes mentioned in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Leah-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Leah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Rachel-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Rachel in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/mandrake.htm">Mandrake: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Mandrake (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/30-14.htm">Genesis 30:14</a></span><br />Reuben went in the days of wheat harvest, and found mandrakes in the field, and brought them to his mother, Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, "Please give me some of your son's mandrakes."<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/m/mandrake.htm">Mandrake</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/m/mandrake--general_scriptures_concerning.htm">Mandrake: General Scriptures Concerning</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mandrakes.htm">Mandrakes (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/man-child.htm">Man-child (11 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/m/man-child.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Man-Child"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Man-Child" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/m/mandrake--general_scriptures_concerning.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mandrake: General Scriptures Concerning"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mandrake: General Scriptures Concerning" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>