Definition: In the Hebrew Bible, "Agretha" (also written as "Ithra") refers to a type of onion or bulb. The term was used by the Israelites in ancient times and appears numerous times in biblical texts. The Old Testament text that specifically mentions this type of onion or bulb is in Exodus 10:30-32, where God commands Moses to cut off one of the twelve golden calves that had been erected at Mount Sinai. This command was fulfilled through Agretha as an offering to the Lord (Hebrews 6:7-8). The name "Agretha" is not specifically mentioned in the Hebrew Bible for this type of onion, but it does appear in a few passages where it is used for other uses, such as in Leviticus 13:20-21 and Deuteronomy 31:6. The term "Agretha" has also been used to describe the preparation or consumption of onions. In Deuteronomy 15:4, it was mentioned that they should be prepared on a special day called Agrethah, which is celebrated in the month of Sivan. In summary, the word "Agretha" appears numerous times throughout the Old Testament and refers to either a type of onion or bulb. The name has been used for other uses as well, such as preparation or consumption of onions.

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