Strong's H815 · Hebrew
אֵשֶׁל
ʼêshel · /ay'-shel/
Definition
a tamarisk tree; by extension, a grove of any kind
KJV: grove, tree.
Root / derivation: from a root of uncertain signification;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אֵשֶׁל across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Samuel2 verses
When Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that were with him, (now Saul abode in Gibeah under a tree in Ramah, having his spear in his hand, and all his servants were standing about him;) tree: or, grove in a high place
1 Samuel 31:13And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H815 (ʼêshel) mean?
a tamarisk tree; by extension, a grove of any kind
How many times does H815 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H815 (אֵשֶׁל) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “tree.”
How is ʼêshel translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H815 is rendered as “tree” (2×), “grove” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אֵשֶׁל come from?
from a root of uncertain signification;