The meaning of “זַיִת”
Understanding zayith reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from an unused root (akin to זִו) olive (tree, -yard), Olivet. - an olive (as yielding illuminating oil), the t...
זַיִת
probably from an unused root (akin to זִו) olive (tree, -yard), Olivet. - an olive (as yielding illuminating oil), the tree, the branch or the berry n m 1) olive, olive tree 1a) olive tree 1b) olives n pr loc 2) mountain facing Jerusalem on the east side
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 8:11 | “And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off: so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth.” Word: זַיִת (zayith) | |
| Joshua 24:13 | “And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat.” Word: זַיִת (zayith) | |
| 2 Kings 18:32 | “Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of oil olive and of honey, that ye may live, and not die: and hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you, saying, The Lord will deliver us.” Word: זַיִת (zayith) | |
| Psalms 128:3 | “Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.” Word: זַיִת (zayith) | |
| Amos 4:9 | “I have smitten you with blasting and mildew: when your gardens and your vineyards and your fig trees and your olive trees increased, the palmerworm devoured them: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the Lord.” Word: זַיִת (zayith) |
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