The meaning of “רֶתֶם”
Understanding rethem reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or רֹתֶם rôthem (ro'-them); from רָתַם juniper (tree). - the Spanish broom (from its pole-like stems) 1) broom-plant, re...
רֶתֶם
or רֹתֶם rôthem (ro'-them); from רָתַם juniper (tree). - the Spanish broom (from its pole-like stems) 1) broom-plant, retem 1a) a kind of broom plant
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 19:4 | “But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.” Word: רֶתֶם (rethem) | |
| 1 Kings 19:5 | “And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat.” Word: רֶתֶם (rethem) | |
| Job 30:4 | “Who cut up mallows by the bushes, and juniper roots for their meat.” Word: רֶתֶם (rethem) | |
| Psalms 120:4 | “Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.” Word: רֶתֶם (rethem) |