Strong's Lexicon teashshur: Box tree, Cypress Original Word: תְּאַשּׁוּר Word Origin: Derived from the root אָשַׁר (ashar), meaning "to be straight" or "to be level." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "te'ashshur" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific type of tree mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: The term "te'ashshur" refers to a type of tree, often identified as the box tree or cypress. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe a tree known for its strength and durability, often associated with beauty and the construction of fine objects. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, trees like the box tree or cypress were highly valued for their wood, which was used in construction and for making furniture and decorative items. These trees were known for their straight and sturdy trunks, making them ideal for crafting and building. The wood was also aromatic, adding to its desirability. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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 uteashShurLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 2 Occurrences |
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