Strong's Lexicon semadar: Blossom, bud Original Word: סְמָדַר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be fragrant or to blossom. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of blossoming or budding can be related to Greek words like "ἄνθος" (anthos - flower) or "βλαστάνω" (blastanō - to sprout, to bud). Usage: The term "semadar" refers to the early stage of a flower's development, specifically the blossom or bud. It is often used metaphorically in the Bible to describe the beauty and promise of new growth, symbolizing hope, renewal, and the potential for fruitfulness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life, and the imagery of blossoms and budding plants was a powerful symbol of God's provision and blessing. The appearance of blossoms signaled the coming of fruit, which was essential for sustenance and economic stability. The use of "semadar" in biblical texts often evokes the anticipation of harvest and the beauty of creation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition blossom (of the grape) NASB Translation blossom (2), blossoms (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [סְמָדֵר ?], also סְמָדַ֔ר֖, סְמָדַ֑ר noun masculineSong 7:13 blossom of grape (just at flowering DuvalREJ xiv (1887), 227 ff. Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic סמדר, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tender grape Of uncertain derivation; a vine blossom; used also adverbially, abloom -- tender grape. Forms and Transliterations הַסְּמָדַ֔ר הסמדר סְמָדַ֖ר סְמָדַֽר׃ סמדר סמדר׃ has·sə·mā·ḏar hassemaDar hassəmāḏar sə·mā·ḏar semaDar səmāḏarLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 2:13 HEB: פַגֶּ֔יהָ וְהַגְּפָנִ֥ים ׀ סְמָדַ֖ר נָ֣תְנוּ רֵ֑יחַ NAS: And the vines in blossom have given KJV: and the vines [with] the tender grape give INT: figs and the vines blossom have given forth fragrance Songs 2:15 Songs 7:12 3 Occurrences |
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, Mandean סימאדרא NöM. 128); — always absolute ׳ס, only Canticles: הַגְּפָנִים סְמָדַר֖ 
