The terebinth is a deciduous tree or shrub belonging to the Anacardiaceae family, scientifically known as Pistacia terebinthus. It is native to the Mediterranean region and produces a resin called terebinth resin, which has been used historically for various purposes, including medicinal and aromatic applications. The tree has distinctive, compound leaves and produces small fruits that resemble olives. Terebinth is often associated with biblical and ancient cultures, where it held symbolic significance.
The common name for the terebinth tree is the turpentine tree.
Absalom
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Terebinth trees are valued for their resin, which can be extracted and used for medicinal purposes, as well as in perfumes, varnishes, and incense. Additionally, the wood from terebinth trees can be used for making furniture, carvings, and other crafted items.
TEREBINTH
Genesis 12:6, 13:18, and 14:13. Judges ch.4, ch.6 and ch.9. 1 Samuel 17:2, 19. The Hebrew is Elah. Note that some translations, but not all of them, give the English word "terebinth." Others translate "oak," but oak has a different Hebrew word.
Ela can be spelled different ways and has different meanings: אֵלֶּה = these אֵלָה = terebinth tree אֵלָה = goddess אֶלָּא = but, rather
The terebinth tree (Pistacia terebinthus), native to the Mediterranean areas, is extremely heat and drought resistant. It was mentioned in the Bible as the tree that provided shade to nomadic wanderers. Some were planted, and are still growing, at the old USDA agricultural station in San Antonio, Texas, which is hardiness zone 8b. To locate and buy a tree you should contact local nurseries to see if it is available in your area. A deep search of the Internet might also be helpful to locate sellers.
they had cedar, cypress, myrtle, juniper, almond, date palm, ebony, olive, oak, terebinth, nuts, ash, firs, nightshade, willow, pomegranate, plum, pear, quince, fig, and grapevine.
Judges 6:11 - Now the Angel of the Lord came and sat under the terebinth tree which was in Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, while his son Gideon threshed wheat in the winepress, in order to hide it from the Midianites.[NKJV]
depending on how you spell it in Hebrew, it could mean Goddess, club, or Terebinth tree.
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern -E---I--H. That is, nine letter words with 2nd letter E and 6th letter I and 9th letter H. In alphabetical order, they are: hemstitch terebinth