תִּדְהָר
𐤕𐤃𐤄𐤓
tidhâr
H8410 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A species of tree, particularly noted for its enduring, lasting, or durable wood; most likely referring to a pine or fir tree. The term denotes a type of resinous, strong wood used in construction and prestigious settings, and occurs in lists of valuable or imported timbers.
Semantic Range
enduring wood, species of durable tree, pine, fir, a tree with lasting timber, valuable or prestigious tree
Root / Etymology
The term derives from the root דהר, typically meaning 'to endure' or 'to last.' Tidhâr likely reflects a quality of durability and resilience attributed to the tree or its wood, but the precise botanical identification is uncertain due to limited textual evidence. Some traditions identify it as pine, fir, or another coniferous tree.
Historical & Contextual Notes
תִּדְהָר appears only in Isaiah 41:19 and 60:13, in lists of precious or notable trees used to describe the transformation and beautification of Israel's landscape following national restoration. The identification as 'pine' is traditional but uncertain; ancient translations (Septuagint, Vulgate) offer varying renderings, and modern scholarship recognizes that the exact species is lost to history. Unlike אֶרֶז ('cedar') and בְּרוֹשׁ ('cypress' or 'juniper'), which are more definitively identified, tidhâr's meaning is obscure and based on context as a valuable timber. English translations as 'pine' or 'elm' reflect conjecture. The use is symbolic of luxury, splendor, and restoration in prophetic passages.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
apparently from דָּהַר; enduring; a species of hard-wood or lasting tree (perhaps oak); pine (tree).
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דהר (d-h-r) — to endure, to persist, to last
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8410-01 |
תִּדְהָ֥ר | tidehar | HNcmsa |
pine | enduring pine tree | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8410-01 |
Isaiah 41:19 | תִּדְהָ֥ר | tidehar | HNcmsa |
pine | enduring pine tree |
H8410-01 |
Isaiah 60:13 | תִּדְהָ֥ר | tidehar | HNcmsa |
the pine tree | enduring pine tree |