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אֵשֶׁל H815

H815 is the Hebrew word אֵשֶׁל, transliterated ʼêshel and said ay'-shel. The King James Version most often renders it under a tree.

Word: אֵשֶׁלTransliteration: ʼêshelSaid: ay'-shelLanguage: HebrewIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

a tamarisk tree; by extension, a grove of any kind.

Where it comes from

from a root of uncertain signification.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

under a tree 2×grove 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: grove, tree.

Verses using אֵשֶׁל

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Genesis 21:33 · KJV

And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.

1 Samuel 22:6 · KJV

When Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that were with him, (now Saul abode in Gibeah under a tree in Ramah, having his spear in his hand, and all his servants were standing about him;)

1 Samuel 31:13 · KJV

And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days.

Common questions

What does Strong's H815 mean?

H815 is the Hebrew word אֵשֶׁל (ʼêshel), meaning a tamarisk tree; by extension, a grove of any kind.

How is H815 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it under a tree (2 times), grove (1 time).

How many times does H815 appear in the Bible?

אֵשֶׁל (ʼêshel) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H815 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a root of uncertain signification.

Nearby entries

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