shittah
Definition
Noun: 1. A tree, likely an acacia species, whose wood is mentioned in the Bible: "Shittah" refers to a type of tree, commonly identified as a species of the genus Acacia, known for its durable wood. This wood was used in ancient times, notably for constructing sacred objects like the Ark of the Covenant.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The shittah tree is valued for its strong and resilient timber.
- Biblical instructions specified the use of shittah wood for the tabernacle's construction.
Advanced Usage
- "Shittah wood": This is the standard compound term used to specify the timber from this tree.
- The altar was crafted from shittah wood.
Variants and Related Words
- Shittim (noun): This is the plural form of "shittah," often used collectively to refer to the wood itself or a grove of these trees.
- The planks were made of shittim.
Synonyms
- Acacia: The modern botanical genus name most commonly associated with the shittah tree.
Noun
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source of a wood mentioned frequently in the Bible; probably a species of genus Acacia
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