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The Lxx translates it with the Greek verb sozo, which means to rescue one from peril, danger or suffering, to protect from loss or destruction, to heal, to make whole, to keep alive, to preserve life (physical but especially spiritual - compare Ps 6:4, Ps 86:2).
The name is Italian and means barley, because orzo used to be made from it rather than the wheat varieties used today. Itâs terrific in soups and you can use it as a side or cooked into all kinds of dishes.Orzo my new favorite and I use it in tons of dishes.I actually have two NEW favorite recipes from my new book Quick & Kosher Meals in Minutes: Orzo with Feta and Basil is delish as a side dish for tuna steak (or at any milchig meal). Italian Wedding Soup will be your new Friday night swap for classic chicken soup.rzo my new favorite and I use it in tons of dishes. I actually have two NEW favorite recipes from my new book Quick & Kosher Meals in Minutes: Orzo with Feta and Basil is delish as a side dish for tuna steak (or at any milchig meal). Italian Wedding Soup will be your new Friday night swap for classic chicken soup.