Strong's Lexicon eshkol: Cluster Original Word: אֶשְׁכּוֹל Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to cluster Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "eshkol," the concept of a cluster of grapes can be related to Greek words like "σταφυλή" (staphulē), which means grape or cluster of grapes. Usage: The Hebrew word "eshkol" primarily refers to a cluster, most often of grapes. It is used to describe a bunch of grapes or a cluster of fruit, symbolizing abundance and fertility. The term is often associated with the bounty of the Promised Land, as seen in the biblical narrative of the spies sent by Moses. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, vineyards and grape cultivation were significant aspects of agriculture and economy. Grapes were used for eating, making wine, and other products. The imagery of a cluster of grapes was a powerful symbol of prosperity and divine blessing. The land of Canaan, described as "a land flowing with milk and honey," was also noted for its fertile vineyards, making "eshkol" a representation of God's provision and the richness of the land promised to the Israelites. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a cluster NASB Translation cluster (5), clusters (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֶשְׁכּוֺל (אֶשְׁכֹּל Cant 7:8) noun masculineNumbers 13:23 cluster (Ethiopic  , Arabic  , Aramaic אִיתְכְּלָא; etymology dubious; Thes MV below √ שׁכל, but no suitable meaning proven; Sta§ 258; 300 derives from √ אשׁך with afformative ל) — ׳א absolute Numbers 13:24 +; construct Numbers 13:23 +; plural אַשְׁכֹּלוֺת Cant 7:8; construct אַשְׁכְּלֹת Deuteronomy 32:32, אֶשְׁכְּלוֺת Cant 7:9; suffix אַשְׁכְּלֹתֶיהָ Genesis 40:10; — 1 cluster of grapes, עֲנָבִים ׳א Numbers 13:23 compare Numbers 13:24; see also Genesis 40:10 הִבְשִׁילוּ עֲנָבִים ׳א its clusters ripened grapes; hence figurative of deeds of enemies of Israel, clusters of gall have they Deuteronomy 32:32 ("" עִנְבֵי רוֺשׁ); figurative of Israel Isaiah 65:8 ׳יִמָּצֵא הַתִּירוֺשׁ בְּא; Micah 7:1 אֵין אֶשְׁכּוֺל לֶאֱכוֺל figurative of desolation of Israel under Yahweh's judgment; Cant 7:9 in simile שָׁדַיִךְ כְּאֶשְׁכְּלוֺת הַגֶּפֶן compare Songs 7:8 (where Thes MV think of clusters of dates, see תָּמָר palm-tree, ib.) 2 cluster of henna-flowers, הַכֹּפֶר ׳א (see כפר), metaphor of the beloved one Songs 1:14. (compare GrünwaldIsrael. Letterbode, Amst., xi. 148 f.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cluster of grapes Or meshkol {esh-kole'}; probably prolonged from 'eshek; a bunch of grapes or other fruit -- cluster (of grapes). see HEBREW 'eshek Forms and Transliterations אֶשְׁכֹּ֨ל אֶשְׁכּ֣וֹל אַשְׁכְּלֹ֥ת אַשְׁכְּלֹתֶ֖יהָ אשכול אשכל אשכלת אשכלתיה בָּֽאֶשְׁכּ֔וֹל באשכול הָֽאֶשְׁכּ֔וֹל האשכול וְאֶשְׁכּ֤וֹל ואשכול כְּאֶשְׁכְּל֣וֹת כאשכלות לְאַשְׁכֹּלֽוֹת׃ לאשכלות׃ ’aš·kə·lō·ṯe·hā ’aš·kə·lōṯ ’aškəlōṯ ’aškəlōṯehā ’eš·kō·wl ’eš·kōl ’eškōl ’eškōwl ashkeLot ashkeloTeiha bā’eškōwl bā·’eš·kō·wl baeshKol eshKol hā’eškōwl hā·’eš·kō·wl haeshKol kə’eškəlōwṯ kə·’eš·kə·lō·wṯ keeshkeLot lə’aškōlōwṯ lə·’aš·kō·lō·wṯ leashkoLot veeshKol wə’eškōwl wə·’eš·kō·wlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 40:10 HEB: נִצָּ֔הּ הִבְשִׁ֥ילוּ אַשְׁכְּלֹתֶ֖יהָ עֲנָבִֽים׃ NAS: came out, [and] its clusters produced ripe KJV: shot forth; and the clusters thereof brought forth ripe INT: blossoms produced clusters grapes Numbers 13:23 Numbers 13:24 Deuteronomy 32:32 Songs 1:14 Songs 7:7 Songs 7:8 Isaiah 65:8 Micah 7:1 9 Occurrences |
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