Strong's H7574 · Hebrew
רֶתֶם
rethem · /reh'-them/
Definition
the Spanish broom (from its pole-like stems)
KJV: juniper (tree).
Root / derivation: or רֹתֶם; from H7573 (רָתַם);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered רֶתֶם across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Kings2 verses
But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. for himself: Heb. for his life
1 Kings 19:5And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7574 (rethem) mean?
the Spanish broom (from its pole-like stems)
How many times does H7574 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7574 (רֶתֶם) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “juniper.”
How is rethem translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7574 is rendered as “juniper” (2×), “tree” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word רֶתֶם come from?
or רֹתֶם; from H7573 (רָתַם);