The meaning of “תָּמָר”
Understanding tâmâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
palm (tree). - a palm tree 1) palm tree, date palm
תָּמָר
palm (tree). - a palm tree 1) palm tree, date palm
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. ” Word: תָּמָר (tâmâr) | |
| 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.” Word: תָּמָר (tâmâr) | |
| 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.” Word: תָּמָר (tâmâr) | |
| 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.” Word: תָּמָר (tâmâr) | |
| 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;” Word: תָּמָר (tâmâr) |