Original Word: תָּמָר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tamar
Pronunciation: tah-MAHR
Phonetic Spelling: (taw-mawr')
Definition: Tamar
Meaning: a palm tree

palm tree

From an unused root meaning to be erect; a palm tree -- palm (tree).

Word Origin
from the same as tomer
Definition
palm tree, date palm
NASB Translation
date palms (1), palm (3), palm tree (3), palm trees (4), palms (1).

I. תָּמָר noun masculine palm-tree, date-palm, Phoenix dactylifera; — ׳ת Joel 1:12; in simile of prosperity Psalm 92:13, of (graceful) stature Cant 7:8, compare (figurative) Songs 7:9; plural תְּמָרִים in oasis Exodus 15:27 (J), "" Numbers 33:9 (P); ׳כַּמֹּת ת Leviticus 23:40 (H) palm-branches, compare ׳עֲלֵי ת Nehemiah 8:15; עִיר הַתְּמָרִים = Jericho Deuteronomy 34:3 (JE), 2 Chronicles 28:15; Judges 1:16; Judges 3:13. — See Post^{Hast. DBPALM-TREE} M'Lean^{Ency. Bib. ID.} Tr^{NHB 378 ff.} Theob. Fischer^{Dattelpalme, 1881}.

Word Origin: Derived from the root word תָּמַר (tamar), which means "to be erect" or "to stand upright," reflecting the tall and straight nature of the palm tree.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5404 • φοῖνιξ (phoinix): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to refer to a palm tree, similar to the Hebrew תָּמָר (Tamar). It appears in Revelation 7:9, where a great multitude stands before the throne of God, holding palm branches in their hands, symbolizing victory and celebration.

Usage: The term תָּמָר (Tamar) is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the palm tree. It is also used as a proper name for several women in the Bible, including the daughter-in-law of Judah and the daughter of David.

Context: The Hebrew word תָּמָר (Tamar) appears in various contexts within the Old Testament. As a symbol, the palm tree is often associated with righteousness and victory. For instance, in Psalm 92:12, the righteous are compared to a palm tree: "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon." The palm tree's ability to thrive in arid conditions and produce sweet fruit makes it a fitting metaphor for resilience and prosperity.

In addition to its symbolic use, תָּמָר (Tamar) is also a personal name in the Bible. Notably, Tamar is the name of Judah's daughter-in-law, who is central to the narrative in Genesis 38. Another Tamar is the daughter of King David, whose tragic story is recounted in 2 Samuel 13. The name Tamar, meaning "palm tree," may imply beauty and grace, characteristics often attributed to these women.

The palm tree's significance extends beyond its physical attributes, serving as a cultural and religious symbol in ancient Israel. It was used in the construction of the Tabernacle and the Temple, as seen in 1 Kings 6:29, where palm trees were carved into the walls of the Temple, symbolizing peace and divine presence.

בְתָמָ֔ר בתמר הַתְּמָרִ֖ים הַתְּמָרִֽים׃ הַתְּמָרִים֙ התמרים התמרים׃ כַּתָּמָ֣ר כתמר לְתָמָ֔ר לתמר תְּמָרִ֑ים תְּמָרִ֔ים תְּמָרִ֖ים תְמָרִ֔ים תָּמָ֣ר תמר תמרים ḇə·ṯā·mār ḇəṯāmār hat·tə·mā·rîm hattemaRim hattəmārîm kat·tā·mār kattaMar kattāmār lə·ṯā·mār letaMar ləṯāmār tā·mār taMar tāmār tə·mā·rîm ṯə·mā·rîm temaRim təmārîm ṯəmārîm vetaMarInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts