Strong's Lexicon ilan: Tree Original Word: אִילָן Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to be strong" or "to be firm." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is δένδρον (dendron), Strong's Greek 1186, which also means "tree." Usage: The Hebrew word "ilan" refers to a tree, often symbolizing strength, stability, and life. In the biblical context, trees are frequently used as metaphors for righteous individuals, nations, or the blessings of God. They are also seen as part of God's creation, reflecting His glory and provision. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, trees were vital to daily life, providing food, shelter, and resources for building and fuel. They were also significant in religious and cultural symbolism. The "Tree of Life" and the "Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil" in the Garden of Eden are central to the biblical narrative, representing life, wisdom, and the consequences of human choices. 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tree (Aramaic) corresponding to 'Eylown; a tree -- tree. see HEBREW 'Eylown 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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