Lexicon eb: Freshness, Fresh Green Shoots, Young Shoots Original Word: אֵב Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fruit (Aramaic) corresponding to 'eb -- fruit. see HEBREW 'eb NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to eb Definition fruit NASB Translation fruit (3). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to be green" or "to flourish."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Aramaic אֵב, similar concepts of green plants or vegetation can be found in Greek terms such as χλόη (chloē • Strong's Greek 5528), which also denotes green grass or herbage, and is used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe flourishing life or growth. Usage: The term אֵב is used in the context of describing green plants or vegetation, often symbolizing life, growth, and renewal. It appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the book of Daniel. Context: The Aramaic word אֵב (eb) is a term that signifies green plants or fresh vegetation. It is found in the book of Daniel, which contains sections written in Aramaic. In Daniel 4:15 (BSB), the word is used in the context of a dream interpreted by Daniel, where a tree is described with its leaves being "beautiful" and its fruit abundant, providing sustenance and shelter. The imagery of green plants in this passage symbolizes vitality and prosperity, reflecting the flourishing state of the kingdom under divine blessing. The use of אֵב in this context underscores the biblical theme of God's provision and the natural order He sustains. The term is emblematic of life and growth, often used metaphorically to represent spiritual or physical prosperity. Forms and Transliterations אִנְבֵּ֑הּ אנבה וְאִנְבֵּ֣הּ ואנבה ’in·bêh ’inbêh inBeh veinBeh wə’inbêh wə·’in·bêhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 4:12 HEB: עָפְיֵ֤הּ שַׁפִּיר֙ וְאִנְבֵּ֣הּ שַׂגִּ֔יא וּמָז֨וֹן NAS: [was] beautiful and its fruit abundant, KJV: thereof [were] fair, and the fruit thereof much, INT: foliage beautiful fruit abundant it food Daniel 4:14 Daniel 4:21 3 Occurrences |