אֶ֖שֶׁל
𐤀𐤔𐤋
eshel
tamarisk tree
from a root of uncertain signification; a tamarisk tree; by extension, a grove of any kind; grove, tree.
Genesis 21:33 · Word #2
Lexicon H815
| Lemma | אֵשֶׁל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤔𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʼêshel |
| Strong's | H815 |
| In-context | tamarisk tree |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H815-01
a tamarisk-tree
| Root | אשל (ʾ-š-l) |
| Core Meanings | tamarisk, hardy tree, grove (root of uncertain derivation) |
| Semantic Range | tamarisk tree; by extension, a grove or notable tree associated with settlement or worship. |
| Conceptual Significance | The tamarisk-tree is associated with covenantal and cultic settings (e.g., Abraham at Beersheba), symbolizing rootedness, endurance, and the establishment of sacred space in the land. |
| Morphological Notes | Common masculine singular noun in the absolute state; no article or pronominal suffix attached. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form אֶשֶׁל is a masculine singular absolute noun (HNcmsa). Rendering it as "a tamarisk-tree" preserves its singular masculine sense and reflects the concrete botanical identity conveyed by the Hebrew term. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root אשל (tamarisk, hardy tree, grove (root of uncertain derivation))
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H815-02 |
haeshel | the tamarisk-tree |
Word Usage (3 occurrences of H815)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 21:33 | אֶ֖שֶׁל | eshel | tamarisk tree |
| 1 Samuel 22:6 | הָ/אֶ֤שֶׁל | haeshel | the tamarisk |
| 1 Samuel 31:13 | הָ/אֶ֖שֶׁל | haeshel | the tamarisk |