815. eshel

Strong's Lexicon

eshel: Tamarisk tree

Original Word: אֵשֶׁל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: eshel
Pronunciation: EH-shel
Phonetic Spelling: (ay'-shel)
Definition: Tamarisk tree
Meaning: a tamarisk tree, a grove of any kind

Word Origin: Of uncertain derivation

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "eshel" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term for a type of tree.

Usage: The Hebrew word "eshel" refers to a type of tree, specifically the tamarisk tree. In the context of the Bible, it is often associated with hospitality and provision. The tamarisk is a long-living tree that can thrive in arid conditions, symbolizing endurance and sustenance.

Cultural and Historical Background: The tamarisk tree is native to the Middle East and is known for its ability to survive in harsh, dry climates. It was valued in ancient times for its shade and the shelter it provided. The tree's presence in biblical narratives often signifies a place of rest and hospitality, reflecting the cultural importance of providing for travelers and guests.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
a tamarisk tree
NASB Translation
tamarisk tree (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אֵ֫שֶׁל noun masculine tamarisk-tree (Arabic , Sabean אתֿל SabDenkm⁶⁵ compare DHM^{BS ii. 958}; on an Aramaic אַתְלָא see Löw^{No. 38}; compare Tristr^{FFP 250}) planted by Abraham Genesis 21:33 (J); in 1 Samuel 22:6 Saul is dwelling בַּגִּבְעָה תַּחַתהָֿאֵשֶׁל בָּרָמָה; 1 Samuel 31:13 Saul and his sons are buried ׳תַּחַתהָֿא; it was perhaps a sacred tree, marking shrine.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

grove, tree

From a root of uncertain signification; a tamarisk tree; by extension, a grove of any kind -- grove, tree.

Forms and Transliterations

אֶ֖שֶׁל אשל הָאֶ֖שֶׁל הָאֶ֤שֶׁל האשל ’e·šel ’ešel Eshel hā’ešel hā·’e·šel haEshel

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 21:33
HEB: וַיִּטַּ֥ע אֶ֖שֶׁל בִּבְאֵ֣ר שָׁ֑בַע
NAS: [Abraham] planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba,
KJV: And [Abraham] planted a grove in Beersheba,
INT: planted A tamarisk Beersheba called

1 Samuel 22:6
HEB: בַּגִּבְעָ֜ה תַּֽחַת־ הָאֶ֤שֶׁל בָּֽרָמָה֙ וַחֲנִית֣וֹ
NAS: under the tamarisk tree on the height
KJV: in Gibeah under a tree in Ramah,
INT: Gibeah under the tamarisk the height his spear

1 Samuel 31:13
HEB: וַיִּקְבְּר֥וּ תַֽחַת־ הָאֶ֖שֶׁל בְּיָבֵ֑שָׁה וַיָּצֻ֖מוּ
NAS: them under the tamarisk tree at Jabesh,
KJV: and buried [them] under a tree at Jabesh,
INT: and buried under the tamarisk Jabesh and fasted

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 815
3 Occurrences

’e·šel — 1 Occ.
hā·’e·šel — 2 Occ.