Dictionary of Biblical Words:
This expression is taken from Deut. 26:2, and is used in connection with Christian worship. Being already heavenly (1 Cor. 15:48) in nature and standing in Christ, we come before God to offer to Him that which we have gathered (i.e., practically enjoyed) of the perfections of Christ (the true corn of the land), at the same time recalling the grace that called us into such a favored place. Observe that to worship thus, in truth, we must “be come” into the land (i.e., we must be true Christians) and “possess” it “and dwell” therein practically enjoy our position in communion with God).
Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
Mostly of wicker, and variously used for bread (Gen. 40:16-19; Ex. 29:2-3,23; Lev. 8:2; Matt. 14:20; 15:37); first fruits (Deut. 26:2-4); fruits (Jer. 24:1-2); bulky articles (2 Kings 10:7; Psa. 81:6).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Various Hebrew words are translated “basket,” and doubtless the size, shape and strength varied according to the purpose for which they were intended. In the New Testament there are three Greek words used: σαργάνη, “a hamper,” in which Paul was let down by the wall, (2 Cor. 11:33), though for the same occurrence another word is used in Acts 9:25, σπυρίς, which also signifies “a hamper,” and is used for the seven baskets of fragments remaining after the four thousand were fed (Matt. 15:37; Matt. 16:10; Mark 8:8, 20). When the five thousand were fed there were twelve baskets of fragments, but it was then the κόθινος, “a hand basket” (Matt. 14:20; Matt. 16:9; Mark 6:43; Mark 8:19; Luke 9:17; John 6:13). The two perfect numbers seven and twelve show the inexhaustible supply the Lord furnishes when His purpose is to bless His own.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from an unused root probably meaning to weave; a basket (of interlaced osiers)