Word Study

The meaning of תָּמָר

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

H8558
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

תָּמָר

Phonetictaw-mawr'
Transliterationtâmâr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

palm (tree). - a palm tree 1) palm tree, date palm

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

12 total references
ReferenceText
Exodus 15:27

And they came to Elim, where were twelve wells of water, and threescore and ten palm trees: and they encamped there by the waters.

Numbers 33:9

And they removed from Marah, and came unto Elim: and in Elim were twelve fountains of water, and threescore and ten palm trees; and they pitched there.

Judges 3:13

And he gathered unto him the children of Ammon and Amalek, and went and smote Israel, and possessed the city of palm trees.

Nehemiah 8:15

And that they should publish and proclaim in all their cities, and in Jerusalem, saying, Go forth unto the mount, and fetch olive branches, and pine branches, and myrtle branches, and palm branches, and branches of thick trees, to make booths, as it is written.

Song of Solomon 7:8

I said, I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of the boughs thereof: now also thy breasts shall be as clusters of the vine, and the smell of thy nose like apples;

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
12x
Most Frequent Book
Judges
Book Distribution
Exodus1
Leviticus1
Numbers1
Deuteronomy1
Judges2
2 Chronicles1
Nehemiah1
Psalms1
Song of Solomon2
Joel1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'תָּמָר' deepen your understanding of Exodus 15:27?