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עֶשֶׁת

𐤏𐤔𐤕

ʻesheth

H6247 noun

SILEX Entry

Root עשת to work, make, fashion

Definition

A woven or crafted fabric, often suggesting fine-quality textile work; by extension, something made with skill or splendor. The word primarily refers to a textile, often implying visible sheen or craftsmanship, utilized in contexts of ornamental or valued cloth.

Semantic Range

fabric, crafted textile, woven thing, bright cloth, thing made with skill or brilliance

Root / Etymology

Root עשת (ע-ש-ת); possibly related to the concept of making, constructing, or working with hands, though the root is rare and the precise nuance is debated. עֶשֶׁת is a noun form indicating 'fabric' or 'woven thing,' with a possible connotation of brightness or luster.

Historical & Contextual Notes

עֶשֶׁת appears only in poetic or rare contexts in the Hebrew Bible (e.g., Job 28:18), and its meaning must be deduced from parallelism and ancient versions, rather than common lexical usage. The exact nature of the fabric is uncertain—whether linen, silk, or another material—but it denotes a valued cloth, possibly with a bright or glossy appearance. Later Jewish tradition retains some awareness of a bright or splendid textile. English translations vary ('coral,' 'crystal,' 'jewel,' etc.), reflecting the difficulty in identifying the precise artifact, and often miss the implication of textile craftsmanship inherent in the term. The word should not be conflated with more common terms for cloth (such as בֶּגֶד or שֵׂמְלָה), and likely refers to something more specialized or ornate. No direct connection to the people of Eshet, or to any later ethnic or geographic designation, is present.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from עָשַׁת; a fabric; bright.

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Root Family

אישׁ (ʾ-y-š) — man, husband, individual person

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H1145 בֶּן־יְמִינִי individual man
H376 אִישׁ my men
H377 אִישׁ and act as men
H378 אִישׁ־בֹּשֶׁת individual man
H380 אִישׁוֹן pupil of

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H6247-01 עֶ֣שֶׁת eshet HNcmsc like woman of 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H6247-01 Song of Songs 5:14 עֶ֣שֶׁת eshet HNcmsc like woman of
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