Original Word: סְמָדַר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: cmadar
Pronunciation: seh-mah-DAHR
Phonetic Spelling: (sem-aw-dar')
Definition: Blossom, bud
Meaning: a vine blossom, abloom

tender grape

Of uncertain derivation; a vine blossom; used also adverbially, abloom -- tender grape.

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
blossom (of the grape)
NASB Translation
blossom (2), blossoms (1).

[סְמָדֵר ?], also סְמָדַ֔ר֖, סְמָדַ֑ר

noun masculine^{Song 7:13} blossom of grape (just at flowering Duval^{REJ xiv (1887), 227 ff.} Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic סמדר, , Mandean סימאדרא Nö^{M. 128}); — always absolute ׳ס, only Canticles: הַגְּפָנִים סְמָדַר֖ Songs 2:13 the vines are (all) blossom; כְּרָמִים סְמָדַ֑ר Songs 2:15 (on bold predicate compare Ges^{§ 141d}); מִּתַּךְִ הַסְּמָדַ֔ר Song 7:13 the blossom has opened (its buds).

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be fragrant.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for סְמָדַר in the Strong's Concordance, as the concept of a vine blossom is specific to the Hebrew cultural and agricultural context. However, the Greek word ἄμπελος (ampelos, Strong's Greek 288) refers to a vine, which is related to the broader theme of vineyards and fruitfulness found in both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: The term סְמָדַר is used in the context of describing the early blossoms of a vine, indicating a stage of growth and the promise of fruitfulness. It is a symbol of beauty and renewal in the biblical text.

Context: The Hebrew word סְמָדַר (səmāḏar) appears in the context of the Song of Solomon, a poetic book that celebrates love and beauty. In Song of Solomon 2:13, the term is used to describe the blossoming of the vine, which is part of a larger metaphor for the awakening of love and the beauty of creation. The imagery of the vine blossom is rich with connotations of new beginnings, fertility, and the sweetness of life. The use of סְמָדַר in this context highlights the transient yet profound beauty of nature, as well as the anticipation of the fruit that is to come. The vine blossom serves as a reminder of the cyclical nature of life and the divine order inherent in creation.

Song of Solomon 2:13 (BSB): "The fig tree ripens its figs; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come away, my beloved."

The use of סְמָדַר in this passage underscores the sensory experience of the scene, inviting the reader to envision the lushness and fragrance of the vineyard. It is a call to appreciate the present moment and the beauty that surrounds us, as well as an invitation to partake in the joy and abundance of life.

הַסְּמָדַ֔ר הסמדר סְמָדַ֖ר סְמָדַֽר׃ סמדר סמדר׃ has·sə·mā·ḏar hassemaDar hassəmāḏar sə·mā·ḏar semaDar səmāḏarInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts