Definition: The Greek term "agronomer" translates to "plumber," a man skilled in plumbing, especially for farming purposes. It was used by ancient Egyptians as an occupational name; it was associated with water supply or drainage. However, its exact meaning varied according to different cultures and periods. In the Old Testament, where it's mentioned, it is applied to those who work within agricultural lands, which typically involved working in a field of grain, often for long hours. The Bible does not specify what these individuals were called or what role they played. It could be that they worked on farms, but their name suggests they had a connection with farming. In the New Testament, "agronomer" refers to those who work with water and the earth, especially in the agricultural sector of society. The term was often used to refer to skilled workers or laborers employed in working the fields for grain cultivation or irrigation systems. It's not clear if these individuals were called agronomers per se; they might have been known as "fertile people" who worked with water, but their name was commonly applied to those in agricultural roles. The word has various meanings across different cultures and contexts, including the roles it played in agriculture, as well as its connection to plowing fields or working on irrigation systems.

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