הָ/אֶ֤שֶׁל
𐤄/𐤀𐤔𐤋
ʼêshel
the tamarisk
A type of tree, often identified as the tamarisk, growing in arid or semi-arid regions; in some contexts, a particular notable tree, possibly planted as a landmark, place of shade, or hospitality. May also refer more generally to a cultivated tree or small grove put for shade or symbolic permanence in narrative contexts.
1 Samuel 22:6 · Word #13
Lexicon H815
| Lemma | אֵשֶׁל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤔𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʼêshel |
| Strong's | H815 |
| Definition | A type of tree, often identified as the tamarisk, growing in arid or semi-arid regions; in some contexts, a particular notable tree, possibly planted as a landmark, place of shade, or hospitality. May also refer more generally to a cultivated tree or small grove put for shade or symbolic permanence in narrative contexts. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
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 | the tamarisk |
SIBI-P1 Translation H815-02
the planted tamarisk tree
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state, with definite article. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a specific type of tree, commonly identified as a tamarisk, often associated with deliberate planting or establishment. The definite article and masculine singular absolute form are preserved in the rendering as "the planted tamarisk tree." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the tamarisk
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'the planted tamarisk tree' is unnecessarily specific; Hebrew simply means 'the tamarisk' here as a landmark. The reference is to the (noted/lone) tamarisk, not emphasizing it is 'planted.' |