Lexicon ilan: Tree Original Word: אִילָן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tree (Aramaic) corresponding to 'Eylown; a tree -- tree. see HEBREW 'Eylown NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to Elon Definition a tree NASB Translation tree (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs אִילָן (D138) noun masculineDan 4:7 tree (ᵑ7 אִילָן, Syriac  ; compare Biblical Hebrew אֵלָה, אֵלוֺן); — absolute׳א Daniel 4:7; emphatic נָא- Daniel 4:8; Daniel 4:11; Daniel 4:17; Daniel 4:20; Daniel 4:23. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a root akin to the Hebrew word אֵל (el), which can mean "strong" or "mighty," reflecting the strength and stature of a tree.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in the Strong's Concordance is G1186, δένδρον (dendron), which also means "tree." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe literal trees and is employed metaphorically in teachings and parables, such as in Matthew 7:17: "Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit." (BSB). The parallel between אִילָן and δένδρον highlights the continuity of the tree motif across both the Old and New Testaments, symbolizing growth, fruitfulness, and moral or spiritual lessons. Usage: The term אִילָן is used in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament to denote a tree. It appears in the context of visions and narratives, particularly in the Book of Daniel. Context: The Aramaic word אִילָן (ilan) is found in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Daniel, which contains significant portions written in Aramaic. This term is used to describe trees in the context of dreams and visions that convey divine messages. For instance, in Daniel 4:10-11, the word is used in Nebuchadnezzar's dream of a great tree: "In the visions of my mind as I lay on my bed, I saw a tree in the midst of the earth, and its height was great. The tree grew large and strong; its top reached the sky, and it was visible to the ends of the earth." (BSB). The tree symbolizes strength, growth, and prominence, serving as a metaphor for the king's reign and the subsequent divine judgment. The use of אִילָן in these passages underscores the symbolic nature of trees in biblical literature, often representing life, prosperity, and divine intervention. Forms and Transliterations אִֽילָנָ֔א אִֽילָנָ֖א אִֽילָנָ֜א אִֽילָנָא֙ אִילָ֛ן אילן אילנא ’î·lā·nā ’î·lān ’îlān ’îlānā iLan ilaNaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 4:10 HEB: הֲוֵ֔ית וַאֲל֥וּ אִילָ֛ן בְּג֥וֹא אַרְעָ֖א NAS: and behold, [there was] a tree in the midst KJV: and behold a tree in the midst INT: become and behold a tree the midst of the earth Daniel 4:11 Daniel 4:14 Daniel 4:20 Daniel 4:23 Daniel 4:26 6 Occurrences |
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