אֶ֛רֶז
𐤀𐤓𐤆
ʼerez
cedar
A large, evergreen coniferous tree, specifically the cedar (Cedrus libani), native to the mountains of the Levant. In the Hebrew Bible, אֶרֶז primarily denotes the cedar tree known for its durable, fragrant wood, valued for construction, decoration, and ritual use. The semantic range includes the living tree, the wood derived from it, and metaphorical uses symbolizing strength, durability, majesty, or prominence.
Numbers 19:6 · Word #4
Lexicon H730
| Lemma | אֶרֶז |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤓𐤆 |
| Transliteration | ʼerez |
| Strong's | H730 |
| Definition | A large, evergreen coniferous tree, specifically the cedar (Cedrus libani), native to the mountains of the Levant. In the Hebrew Bible, אֶרֶז primarily denotes the cedar tree known for its durable, fragrant wood, valued for construction, decoration, and ritual use. The semantic range includes the living tree, the wood derived from it, and metaphorical uses symbolizing strength, durability, majesty, or prominence. |
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | cedar |
SIBI-P1 Translation H730-10
cedar tree
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אֶרֶז denotes the cedar, a tree associated with firmness and strength, reflecting its root meaning. The singular masculine absolute form is preserved with the concise rendering "cedar tree." |
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