◄ 811. eshkol ►
Strong's Lexicon eshkol: Cluster Original Word: אֶשְׁכּוֹל Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: eshkowl Pronunciation: ESH-kohl Phonetic Spelling: (esh-kole') Definition: Cluster Meaning: a bunch of grapes, other fruit 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 Origin of 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·wl Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman'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 HEB: מִשָּׁ֤ם זְמוֹרָה֙ וְאֶשְׁכּ֤וֹל עֲנָבִים֙ אֶחָ֔ד NAS: with a single cluster of grapes; KJV: with one cluster of grapes, INT: there A branch cluster of grapes A single Numbers 13:24 HEB: עַ֚ל אֹד֣וֹת הָֽאֶשְׁכּ֔וֹל אֲשֶׁר־ כָּרְת֥וּ NAS: because of the cluster which KJV: because of the cluster of grapes which the children INT: because of of the cluster which cut Deuteronomy 32:32 HEB: עִנְּבֵי־ ר֔וֹשׁ אַשְׁכְּלֹ֥ת מְרֹרֹ֖ת לָֽמוֹ׃ NAS: of poison, Their clusters, bitter. KJV: of gall, their clusters [are] bitter: INT: are grapes of poison their clusters bitter Songs 1:14 HEB: אֶשְׁכֹּ֨ל הַכֹּ֤פֶר ׀ דּוֹדִי֙ NAS: My beloved is to me a cluster of henna KJV: My beloved [is] unto me [as] a cluster of camphire INT: A cluster of henna my beloved Songs 7:7 HEB: לְתָמָ֔ר וְשָׁדַ֖יִךְ לְאַשְׁכֹּלֽוֹת׃ NAS: And your breasts are [like its] clusters. KJV: and thy breasts to clusters [of grapes]. INT: A palm and your breasts clusters Songs 7:8 HEB: נָ֤א שָׁדַ֙יִךְ֙ כְּאֶשְׁכְּל֣וֹת הַגֶּ֔פֶן וְרֵ֥יחַ NAS: your breasts be like clusters of the vine, KJV: thereof: now also thy breasts shall be as clusters of the vine, INT: may your breasts clusters of the vine and the fragrance Isaiah 65:8 HEB: יִמָּצֵ֤א הַתִּירוֹשׁ֙ בָּֽאֶשְׁכּ֔וֹל וְאָמַר֙ אַל־ NAS: is found in the cluster, And one says, KJV: is found in the cluster, and [one] saith, INT: found as the new the cluster says not Micah 7:1 HEB: בָּצִ֑יר אֵין־ אֶשְׁכּ֣וֹל לֶאֱכ֔וֹל בִּכּוּרָ֖ה NAS: There is not a cluster of grapes to eat, KJV: of the vintage: [there is] no cluster to eat: INT: the grape There A cluster to eat a first-ripe 9 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 811 9 Occurrences ’aš·kə·lōṯ — 1 Occ. ’aš·kə·lō·ṯe·hā — 1 Occ. bā·’eš·kō·wl — 1 Occ. ’eš·kōl — 2 Occ. hā·’eš·kō·wl — 1 Occ. kə·’eš·kə·lō·wṯ — 1 Occ. lə·’aš·kō·lō·wṯ — 1 Occ. wə·’eš·kō·wl — 1 Occ.