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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1"/><title>Strong's Hebrew: 815. אֵ֫שֶׁל (eshel) -- Tamarisk tree</title></title><link rel="canonical" href="http://biblehub.com/hebrew/815.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/strongsnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/interlinear/vmenus/genesis/21-33.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmstrongs/hebrew/815.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/strongs.htm">Strong's</a> > <a href="/englishmans_hebrew.htm">Hebrew</a> > 815</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../hebrew/814.htm" title="814">◄</a> 815. eshel <a href="../hebrew/816.htm" title="816">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading">Strong's Lexicon</div><div align="left"><span class="toptitle2">eshel: Tamarisk tree</span></div><p><span class="tophdg">Original Word: </span><span class="hebrew">אֵשֶׁל</span><br><span class="tophdg">Part of Speech: </span>Noun Masculine<br><span class="tophdg">Transliteration: </span>eshel<br><span class="tophdg">Pronunciation: </span>EH-shel<br><span class="tophdg">Phonetic Spelling: </span>(ay'-shel)<br><span class="tophdg">Definition: </span>Tamarisk tree<br><span class="tophdg">Meaning: </span>a tamarisk tree, a grove of any kind<p><span class="tophdg">Word Origin: </span>Of uncertain derivation<p><span class="tophdg">Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: </span>There is no direct Greek equivalent for "eshel" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term for a type of tree.<p><span class="tophdg">Usage: </span>The Hebrew word "eshel" refers to a type of tree, specifically the tamarisk tree. In the context of the Bible, it is often associated with hospitality and provision. The tamarisk is a long-living tree that can thrive in arid conditions, symbolizing endurance and sustenance.<p><span class="tophdg">Cultural and Historical Background: </span>The tamarisk tree is native to the Middle East and is known for its ability to survive in harsh, dry climates. It was valued in ancient times for its shade and the shelter it provided. The tree's presence in biblical narratives often signifies a place of rest and hospitality, reflecting the cultural importance of providing for travelers and guests.<div class="vheading2">NAS Exhaustive Concordance</div><span class="hdg">Word Origin</span><br>from an unused word<br><span class="hdg">Definition</span><br>a tamarisk tree<br><span class="hdg">NASB Translation</span><br>tamarisk tree (3).<p><div align="center"><span class="smalltext"><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/nasec.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe></span></div><div class="vheading2">Brown-Driver-Briggs</div> <font class="hebrew2">אֵ֫שֶׁל</font> <font size="+1" color="#552200"><b>noun masculine</b></font> <em>tamarisk-tree</em> (Arabic <img src="/bdbgif/bdb007906.gif">, Sabean <font class="hebrew2">אתֿל</font> SabDenkm<sup>65</sup> compare DHM<sup>BS ii. 958</sup>; on an Aramaic <font class="hebrew2">אַתְלָא</font> see Löw<sup>No. 38</sup>; compare Tristr<sup>FFP 250</sup>) planted by Abraham <a href="/interlinear/genesis/21-33.htm">Genesis 21:33</a> (J); in <a href="/interlinear/1_samuel/22-6.htm">1 Samuel 22:6</a> Saul is dwelling <font class="hebrew2">בַּגִּבְעָה תַּחַתהָֿאֵשֶׁל בָּרָמָה</font>; <a href="/interlinear/1_samuel/31-13.htm">1 Samuel 31:13</a> Saul and his sons are buried <font class="hebrew2">׳</font><font class="hebrew2">תַּחַתהָֿא</font>; it was perhaps a sacred tree, marking shrine. <br><br><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/bsoft2.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe><div class="vheading2">Strong's Exhaustive Concordance</div>grove, tree <p>From a root of uncertain signification; a tamarisk tree; by extension, a grove of any kind -- grove, tree. <div class="vheading2">Forms and Transliterations</div>אֶ֖שֶׁל אשל הָאֶ֖שֶׁל הָאֶ֤שֶׁל האשל ’e·šel ’ešel Eshel hā’ešel hā·’e·šel haEshel<div class="vheading2">Links</div><a href="/interlinear/matthew/1-1.htm">Interlinear Greek</a> • <a href="/interlinear/genesis/1-1.htm">Interlinear Hebrew</a> • <a href="/strongs.htm">Strong's Numbers</a> • <a href="/englishmans_greek.htm">Englishman's Greek Concordance</a> • <a href="/englishmans_hebrew.htm">Englishman's Hebrew Concordance</a> • <a href="/texts/matthew/1-1.htm">Parallel Texts</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><div class="vheading">Englishman's Concordance</div><b><a href="/text/genesis/21-33.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Genesis 21:33</a> </b><br><a href="/interlinear/genesis/21.htm" title="Hebrew">HEB:</a> <span class="hebrew3"> וַיִּטַּ֥ע <b> אֶ֖שֶׁל </b> בִּבְאֵ֣ר שָׁ֑בַע</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/genesis/21.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> [Abraham] planted <span class="itali">a tamarisk tree</span> at Beersheba,<br><a href="/kjvs/genesis/21.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> And [Abraham] planted <span class="itali">a grove</span> in Beersheba,<br><a href="/interlinear/genesis/21-33.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> planted <span class="itali">A tamarisk</span> Beersheba called<p><b><a href="/text/1_samuel/22-6.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">1 Samuel 22:6</a> </b><br><a href="/interlinear/1_samuel/22.htm" title="Hebrew">HEB:</a> <span class="hebrew3">בַּגִּבְעָ֜ה תַּֽחַת־ <b> הָאֶ֤שֶׁל </b> בָּֽרָמָה֙ וַחֲנִית֣וֹ</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/1_samuel/22.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> under <span class="itali">the tamarisk tree</span> on the height<br><a href="/kjvs/1_samuel/22.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> in Gibeah <span class="itali">under a tree</span> in Ramah,<br><a href="/interlinear/1_samuel/22-6.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> Gibeah under <span class="itali">the tamarisk</span> the height his spear<p><b><a href="/text/1_samuel/31-13.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">1 Samuel 31:13</a> </b><br><a href="/interlinear/1_samuel/31.htm" title="Hebrew">HEB:</a> <span class="hebrew3">וַיִּקְבְּר֥וּ תַֽחַת־ <b> הָאֶ֖שֶׁל </b> בְּיָבֵ֑שָׁה וַיָּצֻ֖מוּ</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/1_samuel/31.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> them under <span class="itali">the tamarisk tree</span> at Jabesh,<br><a href="/kjvs/1_samuel/31.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> and buried <span class="itali">[them] under a tree</span> at Jabesh,<br><a href="/interlinear/1_samuel/31-13.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> and buried under <span class="itali">the tamarisk</span> Jabesh and fasted<p><i><a href="/hebrew/strongs_815.htm">3 Occurrences</a></i><br /><br /><b><a href="/hebrew/strongs_815.htm">Strong's Hebrew 815<br>3 Occurrences</a></b><br><br><a href="/hebrew/eshel_815.htm">’e·šel — 1 Occ.</a><br><a href="/hebrew/haeshel_815.htm">hā·’e·šel — 2 Occ.</a><br></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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