8645. tirzah

Lexicon

tirzah: Tirzah

Original Word: תִּרְזָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: tirzah
Pronunciation: TEER-tsah
Phonetic Spelling: (teer-zaw')
Definition: Tirzah
Meaning: a species of tree, the cypress

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cypress

Probably from razah; a species of tree (apparently from its slenderness), perhaps the cypress -- cypress.

see HEBREW razah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
(a tree) perhaps cypress
NASB Translation
cypress (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

תִּרְוָה noun feminine a tree, AV cypress, RV holm-tree, but very dubious: Tr^{NHB 338} Post^{Hast. DB CYPRESS}; ᵑ9 ilex, and so M'Lean^{Ency. Bib. CYPRESS}; — absolute ׳ת Isaiah 44:14 (+ אַלּוֺן, "" אֲרָזים).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root probably meaning to be hard or firm.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew תִּרְזָה (tirzah) in the Strong's Concordance. However, the concept of trees and their symbolic meanings can be found in various Greek terms related to trees and wood, such as δένδρον (dendron, Strong's Greek 1186) for "tree" and ξύλον (xylon, Strong's Greek 3586) for "wood" or "tree."

Usage: The term תִּרְזָה (tirzah) is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a type of tree, identified as the cypress. This tree is noted for its strength and durability.

Context: The Hebrew word תִּרְזָה (tirzah) appears in the context of describing a type of tree, commonly identified as the cypress. The cypress tree is known for its tall, evergreen nature and is often associated with strength and resilience. In the ancient Near East, cypress wood was highly valued for its durability and was frequently used in construction and for making durable items.

In the Bible, the cypress is mentioned in various contexts, often symbolizing strength and beauty. The Berean Standard Bible does not specifically mention the word תִּרְזָה (tirzah) in its English translation, but the concept of the cypress tree is present in the broader biblical narrative. The cypress is sometimes used metaphorically to represent stability and endurance, qualities that are esteemed in biblical literature.

The cypress tree's significance extends beyond its physical attributes; it also holds symbolic meaning in biblical texts. It is often associated with life and immortality due to its evergreen nature, making it a fitting symbol in religious and cultural contexts.

Forms and Transliterations

תִּרְזָה֙ תרזה tir·zāh tirZah tirzāh

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 44:14
HEB: אֲרָזִ֔ים וַיִּקַּ֤ח תִּרְזָה֙ וְאַלּ֔וֹן וַיְאַמֶּץ־
NAS: for himself, and takes a cypress or an oak
KJV: and taketh the cypress and the oak,
INT: cedars and takes A cypress an oak and raises

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 8645
1 Occurrence

tir·zāh — 1 Occ.