◄ 8391. teashshur ►
Strong's Lexicon teashshur: Box tree, Cypress Original Word: תְּאַשּׁוּר Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: t'ashshuwr Pronunciation: teh-ash-SHOOR Phonetic Spelling: (teh-ash-shoor') Definition: a species of cedar Meaning: A species of cedar, often identified as a type of fir or cypress tree. Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be erect. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2748: καῦνος (kaunos) • While not a direct equivalent, this Greek term refers to a type of tree, specifically a reed or cane, used in the New Testament. The connection lies in the broader category of plant life and the symbolic use of trees in biblical texts. Usage: The term תְּאַשּׁוּר is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a specific type of tree, likely a cedar or a similar coniferous tree, known for its height and strength. Context: • The Hebrew word תְּאַשּׁוּר appears in the context of describing the grandeur and majesty of certain trees, often in poetic or metaphorical language. In the Bible, trees like the תְּאַשּׁוּר are emblematic of strength, stability, and beauty. The term is used in Isaiah 41:19, where it is listed among other trees that God will plant in the wilderness, symbolizing restoration and divine blessing: "I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the acacia, the myrtle, and the olive; I will set the juniper in the desert, the fir (תְּאַשּׁוּר) and the cypress together." • The תְּאַשּׁוּר is often associated with the cedars of Lebanon, renowned for their quality and used in significant construction projects, including the Temple of Solomon. The imagery of these trees is used to convey messages of hope, renewal, and the splendor of God's creation. • In biblical literature, the תְּאַשּׁוּר serves as a symbol of God's provision and the flourishing of His people. The presence of such trees in desolate areas signifies transformation and the fulfillment of divine promises. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from ashar Definition boxtree NASB Translation cypress (1), tree and the cypress (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲשֻׁרִים, in ׳בַּת א Ezekiel 27:6 (read בִּתְאַשֻּׁרִים with box-wood Bo Hi MV Co and others, compare following) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Tarea From 'ashar; a species of cedar (from its erectness) -- box (tree). see HEBREW 'ashar Forms and Transliterations וּתְאַשּׁ֖וּר ותאשור ū·ṯə·’aš·šūr ūṯə’aššūr uteashShur Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Isaiah 41:19 HEB: בְּר֛וֹשׁ תִּדְהָ֥ר וּתְאַשּׁ֖וּר יַחְדָּֽו׃ NAS: with the box tree and the cypress, KJV: [and] the pine, and the box tree together: INT: the juniper tree tree together Isaiah 60:13 HEB: בְּר֛וֹשׁ תִּדְהָ֥ר וּתְאַשּׁ֖וּר יַחְדָּ֑ו לְפָאֵר֙ NAS: the box tree and the cypress together, KJV: the pine tree, and the box together, INT: the juniper the box and the cypress together to beautify 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 8391 2 Occurrences ū·ṯə·’aš·šūr — 2 Occ.