תְּאַשּׁוּר
te.ash.shur
boxtree
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "te.ash.shur" with Strong's number H8391 is defined as "boxtree." This term has a very specific reference, suggesting a type of tree. Its appearance in the Bible is limited to just two instances, which may indicate that it is a less common or regional tree species. The semantic domain of "Creation & Nature" highlights the word's connection to the natural world. As a specific type of tree, "te.ash.shur" likely played a role in the diverse ecosystems of ancient Israel, possibly serving as a food source, providing shade, or holding spiritual significance. Given its restricted usage, "te.ash.shur" may hold some cultural or local importance within the biblical narrative, but its precise function and meaning remain specific to the contexts in which it appears.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
I will put cedar, acacia, myrtle, and oil trees in the wilderness. I will set cypress trees, pine, and box trees together in the desert;
Isaiah 60:13“The glory of Lebanon shall come to you, the cypress tree, the pine, and the box tree together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious.