בְּרוֹשׁ
be.rosh (H1265)
cypress
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "בְּרוֹשׁ" (be.rosh) is a botanical term that refers to a cypress tree. As its primary definition, the word specifically designates this species of evergreen tree. Given its 20 occurrences in the Bible, we can infer that cypress trees held some significance in ancient Jewish culture. The cypress tree's mention spans multiple contexts, suggesting its relevance to various aspects of life in ancient Israel, from the natural to the symbolic. The trees might have been used for shade, timber, or perhaps as an ornamental feature in gardens or cities. In other contexts, cypress trees may have been associated with spiritual or memorial purposes, given their enduring nature. While the scope of its usage is not yet fully clear, the frequency of its appearance highlights its importance in the culture. This word's definition and widespread usage indicate that ancient Israelites had a close relationship with or appreciation for cypress trees, potentially reflecting their cultural or symbolic significance in that era.
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David and all the house of Israel played before Yahweh with all kinds of instruments made of cypress wood, with harps, with stringed instruments, with tambourines, with castanets, and with cymbals.
Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, “I have heard the message which you have sent to me. I will do all your desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning cypress timber.
So Hiram gave Solomon cedar timber and cypress timber according to all his desire.
He built the walls of the house within with boards of cedar: from the floor of the house to the walls of the ceiling, he covered them on the inside with wood; and he covered the floor of the house with cypress boards.
and two doors of cypress wood. The two leaves of the one door were folding, and the two leaves of the other door were folding.
(now Hiram the king of Tyre had furnished Solomon with cedar trees and cypress trees, and with gold, according to all his desire), King Solomon gave Hiram twenty cities in the land of Galilee.
By your messengers, you have defied the Lord, and have said, “With the multitude of my chariots, I have come up to the height of the mountains, to the innermost parts of Lebanon, and I will cut down its tall cedars and its choice cypress trees; and I will enter into his farthest lodging place, the forest of his fruitful field.
“Send me also cedar trees, cypress trees, and algum trees out of Lebanon; for I know that your servants know how to cut timber in Lebanon. Behold, my servants will be with your servants,
He made the larger room with a ceiling of cypress wood, which he overlaid with fine gold, and ornamented it with palm trees and chains.
where the birds make their nests. The stork makes its home in the cypress trees.
Yes, the cypress trees rejoice with you, with the cedars of Lebanon, saying, “Since you are humbled, no lumberjack has come up against us.”
By your servants, you have defied the Lord, and have said, “With the multitude of my chariots I have come up to the height of the mountains, to the innermost parts of Lebanon. I will cut down its tall cedars and its choice cypress trees. I will enter into its farthest height, the forest of its fruitful field.
I will put cedar, acacia, myrtle, and oil trees in the wilderness. I will set cypress trees, pine, and box trees together in the desert;
Instead of the thorn the cypress tree will come up; and instead of the brier the myrtle tree will come up. It will make a name for Yahweh, for an everlasting sign that will not be cut off.”
“The glory of Lebanon shall come to you, the cypress tree, the pine, and the box tree together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious.
They have made all your planks of cypress trees from Senir. They have taken a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you.
The cedars in the garden of God could not hide it. The cypress trees were not like its boughs. The pine trees were not as its branches; nor was any tree in the garden of God like it in its beauty.
Ephraim, what have I to do any more with idols? I answer, and will take care of him. I am like a green cypress tree; from me your fruit is found.”
The shield of his mighty men is made red. The valiant men are in scarlet. The chariots flash with steel in the day of his preparation, and the pine spears are brandished.
Wail, cypress tree, for the cedar has fallen, because the stately ones are destroyed. Wail, you oaks of Bashan, for the strong forest has come down.