Psalms 104:17 — Word Study
WLCאֲשֶׁר־ שָׁ֭ם צִפֳּרִ֣ים יְקַנֵּ֑נוּ חֲ֝סִידָ֗ה בְּרוֹשִׁ֥ים בֵּיתָֽהּ׃
BSAwhereʼăsher ◂the birdstsippôwr [little creatures, sparrows] build their nestsqânan▸ [make, occupy] the storkchăçîydâh makes her homebayith [dwelling place, house] in the cypressesbᵉrôwsh [fir trees, evergreen trees]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אֲשֶׁר־ | where | Particle |
| שָׁ֭ם | there | Adverb |
| צִפֳּרִ֣ים | birds | Noun common, both plural absolute |
| יְקַנֵּ֑נוּ | they make nests | Verb, Piel, imperfect third person masculine plural |
| חֲ֝סִידָ֗ה | [the] stork | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| בְּרוֹשִׁ֥ים | [is] fir trees | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| בֵּיתָֽהּ׃ | home its | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | where the birds build their nests; the stork makes her home in the cypresses. |
| KJV | Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house. |
| ASV | Where the birds make their nests: As for the stork, the fir-trees are her house. |
| YLT | Where birds do make nests, The stork — the firs [are] her house. |
| WEB | where the birds make their nests. The stork makes its home in the cypress trees. |
| BBE | Where the birds have their resting-places; as for the stork, the tall trees are her house. |
Where they part company is יְקַנֵּ֑נוּ — see How Translations Differ.
The structure includes a main clause followed by a subordinate clause, emphasizing the location before detailing the actions of the birds.
8 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them ›
clause
subjectצִפּוֹר
verbקִנֵּן
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Psalms 104:17
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — The Beauty of Creationgenerated
Psalm 104:17 reflects on the intricate details of God's creation, illustrating how He provides for the needs of various creatures. The psalmist poetically describes the natural world, emphasizing the homes that God has prepared for birds, including the stork, which finds refuge in the cypress trees. This passage is part of a broader celebration of nature's beauty and God's providential care, as seen in the surrounding verses.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 104:12 | The birds of the air nest beside the springs; they sing among the branches. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 22:23 | O inhabitant of Lebanon, nestled in the cedars, how you will groan when pangs of anguish come upon you, agony like a woman in labor.” |
| 3 | Ezekiel 31:6 | All the birds of the air nested in its branches, and all the beasts of the field gave birth beneath its boughs; all the great nations lived in its shade. |
| 4 | Daniel 4:21 | whose foliage was beautiful and whose fruit was abundant, providing food for all, under which the beasts of the field lived, and in whose branches the birds of the air nested— |
| 5 | Obadiah 1:4 | Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 8 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יְקַנֵּ֑נוּ, ye.ka.Ne.nugenerated
The verb יְקַנֵּן (*ye.ka.Ne.nu*) is a Piel imperfect form, meaning 'they make nests.' It describes the action of birds building or occupying their homes, highlighting a nurturing aspect of nature.
This word conveys the idea of establishing a safe place for young birds, reflecting God's provision for His creation. It appears infrequently in the Bible, emphasizing the significance of nesting as an act of care.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause is introduced by אֲשֶׁר־, 'where', which connects the location with the actions of the birds. The structure flows with a subject-verb-object format, where צִפֳּרִ֣ים (birds) is the subject, יְקַנֵּ֑נוּ (they make nests) is the verb, and חֲסִידָ֗ה (the stork) introduces a new subject that follows.
The word order emphasizes the location first, setting the scene before describing the actions of the birds, which is typical in Hebrew poetry.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יְקַנֵּ֑נוּ as ἐννοσσεύσουσιν (they will nest), which carries a similar meaning but shifts the focus slightly to a future action rather than a present continuous one.
This choice indicates a slight expectation of nesting, contrasting with the present tense used in the Hebrew text.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 104:17 describes where birds build their nests and mentions that the stork makes her home in the cypress trees. This verse highlights God's provision for these creatures and the beauty of their natural habitats.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The stork is depicted as a devoted bird that makes its home in the cypress trees, symbolizing care and nurturing behavior.
The nesting of birds illustrates God's provision for His creation, showing how He cares for even the smallest creatures.
The cypress trees provide a safe and suitable environment for the stork and other birds, representing stability and shelter in nature.
This verse contributes to the overall theme of Psalm 104, which celebrates God's creation and His sustaining care for all living things.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How do I see God's provision in my own life?
- What are some ways I can appreciate the beauty of nature around me?
- In what ways can I show care and nurturing to those in my community?
- How does understanding God's creation deepen my faith?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Augustine of Hippo comments on this verse, using it to illustrate the care of God for His creation.
"There shall the sparrows build their nests: their leader is the house of the coot" [Psalms 104:17].Early Church Fathers on Psalms 104 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 104:17 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleWhere the birds make their nests,.... As they do in large, tall, spreading trees: not any particular "birds", as the sparrow, to which the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin versions, and Apollinarius,
Read John Gill on Psalms 104 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryHe watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 104 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe stork; which make their nests not only in the tops of houses, but also in the field and in high trees, as Varro and others have noted. The fir trees; which also are trees of great height and bigness; and which, being here said to afford the storks a house, are thereby supposed to be preserved and nourished by the rain water.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 104 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 104:17 Where the birds make their nests: [as for] the stork, the fir trees [are] her house.Ver. 17. Where the birds make their nests] Each, according to their natural instinct, with wonderful art. As for the stork] That Pietaticultrix, as Petronius calleth her (and her name in Hebrew soundeth as much), because she nourisheth and cherisheth the old ones whereof she came; whence αντιπελαργειν, Genetricum senectam invicem educant (Plin.). Ciconiis pietas eximia inest (Solin.).
Read John Trapp on Psalms 104 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(17) Stork.—The LXX. give “heron,” but Dr. Tristram has shown that there is no need to prefer “heron” here, on account of “the nesting in fir trees,” since if near its feeding-grounds the stork readily selects a fir as the tallest and most convenient tree for its nest (Nat. Hist. of the Bible, p. 244). “The eagle and the stork On cliffs and cedar-tops their eyries build.”—MILTON.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 104 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 17. Where the birds make their nests] צפרים tsipporim signifies swallows, sparrows, and small birds in general; here opposed to the חסידה chasidah or stork. Perhaps the heron may be understood, which is said to be the first of all birds to build her nest, and she builds it on the very highest trees. The general meaning is, that God has provided shelter and support for the greatest and smallest birds; they are all objects of his providential regard.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 104 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges17. the stork] Chγsξdβh, the Heb. name for the stork, is connected with chĕ ?sĕ ?d, “lovingkindness, and it was so called from its affection for its young, a trait often noticed by Greek and Latin writers. Thus it is called πτηνῶνεὐσεβέστατονζῴων by Babrius (Fab. 13), and ‘avis pia’ or ‘pietaticultrix’ (Petron. 55. 6). Though in Western Europe the stork commonly builds its nest on houses, and in the East selects ruins where they are to be found, “where neither houses nor ruins occur, it selects any trees tall and strong enough to provide a platform for its huge nest, and for this purpose none are more convenient than the fir tree.” Tristram, Nat. Hist. of Bible, p. 248.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 104 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleWhere the birds make their nests - Furnishing a home for the birds where they may breed their young.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 104 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
where the birds build their nests; the stork makes her home in the cypresses.
where the birds make their nests. The stork makes its home in the cypress trees.
where the birds build their nests; the stork makes her home in the cypresses.
where the birds make nests, near the evergreens in which the herons live.
Tyndale line
Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.
Where the birds make their nests: As for the stork, the fir-trees are her house.
Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.
Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir-trees are her house.
That ye birdes may make their nestes there: the storke dwelleth in the firre trees.
Strictly literal
Where the birds make their nests; [as for] the stork, the fir trees are her house.
Where birds do make nests, The stork — the firs [are] her house.
Where birds make nests, || The stork—the firs [are] her house.
Where the birds make their nests: the stork—fir-trees are her house.
There the birds make their nests. The stork makes the cypress tree her home.
From the Latin
He sent a man before them: Joseph, who was sold for a slave.
Simplified
Sparrows make their nests there; herons make their homes in the tall trees.
Where the birds have their resting-places; as for the stork, the tall trees are her house.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text states, "אֲשֶׁר־ שָׁ֭ם צִפֳּרִ֣ים יְקַנֵּ֑נוּ חֲ֝סִידָ֗ה בְּרוֹשִׁ֥ים בֵּיתָֽהּ׃" which translates to "where the birds build their nests; the stork makes her home in the cypresses." The Septuagint has a word-by-word correspondence with four of the seven words matched, but it does not provide a complete translation of this verse. Therefore, it is unclear if the Septuagint agrees or differs in meaning from the Masoretic Text. The Samaritan Pentateuch and the Dead Sea Scrolls are not mentioned in the provided witnesses, so their agreement or disagreement with the Masoretic Text cannot be determined here.
אֲשֶׁר־ שָׁ֭ם צִפֳּרִ֣ים יְקַנֵּ֑נוּ חֲ֝סִידָ֗ה בְּרוֹשִׁ֥ים בֵּיתָֽהּ׃
4 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 104:17
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word אֲשֶׁר (*asher*) is a relative pronoun that can mean 'who,' 'which,' or 'that.' It serves various grammatical functions, including as an adverb or conjunction, indicating relationships between clauses, places, or conditions. Variants like בַאֲשֶׁר (*ba-asher*), מֵאֲשֶׁר (*me-asher*), and כַּאֲשֶׁר (*ka-asher*) expand its usage to specific contexts such as location, causation, and time.
אֲשֶׁר part. of relation A sign of relation, bringing the clause introduced by it into relation with an antecedent clause.
base
בַאֲשֶׁר
in (that) which
adv. in (the place) where
conj. in that, inasmuch as
on account of whom?
base
מֵאֲשֶׁר
from (or than) that which
adv. from (the place) where
conj. from (the fact) that …, since
base
כַּאֲשֶׁר conj. according as, as, when
according to that which, according as, as
with a causal force, in so far as, since
with a temporal force, when
base
H834a אֲשֶׁר part. of relation A sign of relation, bringing the clause introduced by it into relation with an antecedent clause. H834b בַאֲשֶׁר . in (that) which
. adv. in (the place) where
. conj. in that, inasmuch as
. on account of whom?
H834c מֵאֲשֶׁר . from (or than) that which
. adv. from (the place) where
. conj. from (the fact) that …, since
H834d כַּאֲשֶׁר conj. according as, as, when . according to that which, according as, as
. with a causal force, in so far as, since
. with a temporal force, when
834 'aher ash-er'
a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number);
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction)
when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.:--X after, X
alike, as (soon as), because, X every, for, + forasmuch, +
from whence, + how(-soever), X if, (so) that ((thing) which,
wherein), X though, + until, + whatsoever, when, where
(+ -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, +
whither(- soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is
indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun
expletively, used to show the connection.
אֲשֶׁר (a.sher) — which.
A: 1) (relative part.)
1a) which, who
1b) that which
2) (conj)
2a) that (in obj clause)
2b) when
2c) since
2d) as
2e) conditional if
B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which
2) (adv)
2a) where
3) (conj)
3a) in that, inasmuch as
3b) on account of
C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which
2) from (the place) where
3) from (the fact) that, since
D: Kaph+
1) (conj.), according as, as, when
1a) according to that which, according as, as
1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since
1c) with a temporal force: when
בַאֲשֶׁר (ba.a.sher) — in which.
1) in (that) which
2) (adv)
2a) where
3) (conj)
3a) in that, inasmuch as
3b) on account of
מֵאֲשֶׁר (me.a.sher) — whence.
1) from (or than) that which
2) from (the place) where
3) from (the fact) that, since
כַּאֲשֶׁר (ka.a.sher) — as which.
conj
1) according as, as, when
1a) according to that which, according as, as
Rel — ParticleHTr
שָׁם (sham) is a Hebrew adverb meaning 'there' or 'thither,' indicating a location or direction. It can also refer to a point in time, translating to 'then.' The word is derived from a relative pronoun and is used in various contexts, including movement and temporal references.
שָׁם adv. there, thither
base
H8033 שָׁם there, thither
8033 sham shawm
a primitive particle (rather from the relative pronoun, 834);
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or
thence:--in it, + thence, there (-in, + of, + out), +
thither, + whither.
see HEBREW for 0834
שָׁם (sham) — there.
1) there, thither
1a) there
1b) thither (after verbs of motion)
1c) from there, thence
1d) then (as an adverb of time)
Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
שָׁם (sham) — (Jerusalem) Is There.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
This name means there, thither
HD — AdverbHD
צִפּוֹר (tsippowr) means 'bird' and can refer to a singular bird or birds collectively. It is derived from a root meaning 'to hop' and is associated with small birds like sparrows. The Aramaic equivalent is צְפַר (tse.phar).
צִפּוֹר, צִפֹּר 40 n.f. bird
base
H6833 צִפּוֹר, צִפֹּר bird
6833 tsippowr tsip-pore'
or tsippor {tsip-pore'}; from 6852; a little bird (as
hopping):--bird, fowl, sparrow.
see HEBREW for 06852
צִפּוֹר (tsip.por) — bird.
1) bird, fowl
1a) bird (singular)
1b) birds (coll)
Aramaic equivalent: tse.phar (צְפַר "bird" H6853)
N-cp — Noun common · both plural absoluteHNcbpa
burds (`ayiT; Greek variously ta peteina (Mt 13:4) ta ornea tou ouranou (Re 19:17) ornis (Mt 23:37; Lu 13:34) Latin, avis; Old English "brid"):
I. Meaning of the Word.
All authorities agree that the exact origin of the word bird, as we apply it to feathered creatures, is unknown.
1. In Early Hebrew:
The Hebrew `ayiT means to "tear and scratch the face," and in its original form undoubtedly applied to birds of prey. It is probable that no spot of equal size on the face of the globe ever collected such numbers of vultures, eagles and hawks as ancient Palestine. The land was so luxuriant that flocks and herds fed from the face of Nature. In cities, villages, and among…
[SPARROW]
Birds, like other animals, were divided by Moses into clean and unclean; the former might be eaten, the latter not. The general ground of distinction is, that those which feed on grain or seeds are clean; while those which devour flesh, fish, or carrion, are unclean. Turtledoves, young pigeons, and perhaps some other kinds of birds, were prescribed in the Mosaic law as offerings, Le 5:7-10 14:4-7 Lu 2:24.
There is great difficulty in accurately determining the different species of birds prohibited in Le 11:13-19 De 14:11-20, and the proper version of the Hebrew names. The information we have respecting them may be found under the names by which they are translated in our…
→ Creation of, on the fifth creative day Ge 1:20-30
→ Man's dominion over Ge 1:26,28; 9:2,3; Ps 8:5-8; Jer 27:6; Da 2:38; Jas 3:7
→ Appointed for food Ge 9:2,3; De 14:11-20
→ What species were unclean Le 11:13-20; De 14:12-19
→ Used for sacifice
See DOVE
→ See PIGEON
קִנֵּן (qinan) is a verb meaning to make a nest, derived as a denominative from another root. It covers the action of building or occupying a nest, with a figurative usage found in the phrase about being nested in cedars. The entries consistently focus on this nesting concept without significant disagreement.
[קִנֵּן] vb. denom. Pi. make a nest, nest
Pu. (thou) who art nested in the cedars (fig.).
base
H7077 קִנֵּן vb. denom. Pi. make a nest, nest
7077 qanan kaw-nan'
a primitive root; to erect; but used only as denominative
from 7064; to nestle, i.e. build or occupy as a nest:--
make...nest.
see HEBREW for 07064
קִנֵּן (qa.nan) — to make a nest.
1) to make a nest
1a) (Piel) to make a nest
1b) (Pual) to be nested
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp — Verb · Piel · imperfect third person masculine pluralHVpi3mp
חֲסִידָה (chaciydah) refers to a stork, noted for its kindness and affection towards its young. It is a feminine form derived from the root word for a kind or maternal bird. The entries consistently highlight its association with nurturing behavior.
חֲסִידָה n.f. stork (so called as kind and affectionate to its young)
base
H2624 חֲסִידָה stork (so called as kind and affectionate to its young)
2624 chaciydah khas-ee-daw'
feminine of 2623; the kind (maternal) bird, i.e. a stork:--X
feather, stork.
see HEBREW for 02623
חֲסִידָה (cha.si.dah) — stork.
stork
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
stork (chacidhah; variously rendered in the Septuagint: Le 11:19, erodios; De 14:18, pelekan; Job 39:13, hasida (transliteration of Hebrew); Zec 5:9, (epops; Latin Ciconia alba): A large wading bird of the family Ardeidae, related to crane, ibis, heron and bittern. The stork on wing is a bird of exquisite beauty. The primary, secondary and a few of the tertiary wing feathers are black, the remainder, also the head, neck, and back and under parts white, the bill and legs red. When a perching white bird suddenly unfolds these wonderful wings, having at times a sweep of 7 ft., and sails away, it makes a very imposing picture. Zechariah in a vision saw a woman having the wings…
Stork
Heb. hasidah, meaning “kindness,” indicating thus the character of the bird, which is noted for its affection for its young. It is in the list of birds forbidden to be eaten by the Levitical law (Lev. 11:19; Deut. 14:18). It is like the crane, but larger in size. Two species are found in Palestine, the white, which are dispersed in pairs over the whole country; and the black, which live in marshy places and in great flocks. They migrate to Palestine periodically (about the 22nd of March). Jeremiah alludes to this (Jer. 8:7). At the appointed time they return with unerring sagacity to their old haunts, and re-occupy their old nests. “There is a well-authenticated account of the devotion of a stork which, at the burning of…
(Heb. chasidah), a large bird of passage of the heron family. The of the largest and most conspicuous of land birds, standing nearly four feet high, the jet black of its wings and its bright red beak and legs contrasting finely with the pure white of its plumage. (Zechariah 6:9) In the neighborhood of man it devours readily all kinds of offal and garbage. For this reason, doubtless it is placed in the list of unclean birds by the Mosaic law. (Leviticus 11:19; 14:18) The range of the white stork extends over the whole of Europe, except the British isles, where it is now a rare visitant, and over northern Africa and Asia as far at least as Burmah. The black stork (Ciconia nigra , Linn.), though less abundant in places, is scarcely less widely distributed, but has a more easterly…
Its Hebrew name signifies kindness or mercy, and its Greek name natural affection, probably because of the tenderness which it is said to manifest towards its parents-never, as is reported, forsaking them, but feeding and defending them in their decrepitude. In modern times, parent storks are known to have perished in the effort to rescue their young from flames; and it has been a popular, but perhaps ill-founded opinion, that in their migratory flights, the leader of the flock when fatigued is partially supported by others as he falls into the rear. In Jer 8:7, allusion is made to the unerring instinct of the stork as a bird of passage, and perhaps to its lofty flight: "the stork in the heavens knoweth her appointed times." Moses places it among unclean birds, Le 11:19
בְּרוֹשׁ (ber-osh) refers to a type of tree, specifically a cypress or fir, and is associated with nobility and stateliness. The entries suggest it may also refer to materials used in construction, particularly for the temple. There is some uncertainty regarding its derivation, and it may also relate to a lance or musical instrument made from the wood.
בְּרוֹשׁ n.m. cypress or fir
(lit.) a noble tree
sim. of luxuriance, stateliness
as material (always pl.)
base
H1265 בְּרוֹשׁ cypress or fir
1265 browsh ber-osh'
of uncertain derivation; a cypress (?) tree; hence, a lance
or a musical instrument (as made of that wood):--fir (tree).
בְּרוֹשׁ (be.rosh) — cypress.
1) cypress, fir, juniper, pine
1a) a noble tree (lit.)
1b) of stateliness (fig.)
1c) material for temple
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
Were frequently used as types of kings, or men of wealth and power, Ps 37:35 Isa 2:13 Da 4:10-26 Zec 11:1,2. The "tree of knowledge of good and evil" bore the forbidden fruit, by eating of which Adam fatally increased his knowledge—of good by its loss, of sin and woe by actual experience, Ge 2:9,17. The "tree of life" may have been both an assurance and a means of imparting life, a seal of eternal holiness and bliss, if man had not sinned. Compare Re 22:2.
The Hebrew word בַּיִת (*bayith*) means 'house' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including dwelling, family, and place. It can refer to physical structures, such as homes and temples, as well as metaphorical uses like the body or household affairs. The word is built from the root related to 'between' and appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament.
בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between
base
בַּ֫יִת 2034 n.m. house
house
place
receptacle
of house as containing a family
household, family (592 t.)
house, including household affairs
lit. housewards, hence metaph. inwards
מִבַּיִת
adv. on the inside
prep. within
base
H1004a בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between H1004b בַּ֫יִת house
1004 bayith bah'-yith
probably from 1129 abbreviated; a house (in the greatest
variation of applications, especially family, etc.):--court,
daughter, door, + dungeon, family, + forth of, X great as
would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter)house(-hold),
inside(-ward), palace, place, + prison, + steward, + tablet,
temple, web, + within(-out).
see HEBREW for 01129
בֵּית (bet) — place.
nm
place, origin, between
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — house: home.
: home/temple/building
nm
1) house
1a) house, dwelling habitation
1b) shelter or abode of animals
1c) human bodies (fig.)
1d) of Sheol
1e) of abode of light and darkness
1f) of land of Ephraim
2) place
3) receptacle
4) home, house as containing a family
5) household, family
5a) those belonging to the same household
5b) family of descendants, descendants as organized body
6) household affairs
7) inwards (metaph.)
8) (TWOT) temple
adv
9) on the inside
prep
10) within
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(ashbea).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Combined with ash.be.a (אַשְׁבֵּעַ "Ashbea" H0791)
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth (Haggan).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Combined with hag (גַּן "Haggan" H1588)
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(togarmah).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3fs