Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of “אֵשֶׁל”

Understanding ʼêshel reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

grove, tree. - a tamarisk tree - by extension, a grove of any kind 1) tamarisk tree

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אֵשֶׁל

Phoneticay'-shel
Transliterationʼêshel
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

grove, tree. - a tamarisk tree - by extension, a grove of any kind 1) tamarisk tree

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 21:33

“And Abraham planted a grove in Beer–sheba, and called there on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God.”

Word: אֵשֶׁל (ʼêshel)
1 Samuel 22:6

“When Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that were with him, (now Saul abode in Gibeah under a tree in Ramah, having his spear in his hand, and all his servants were standing about him;)”

Word: אֵשֶׁל (ʼêshel)
1 Samuel 31:13

“And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days. ”

Word: אֵשֶׁל (ʼêshel)

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1 Samuel
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