Etz Meaning: The Hebrew Word עֵץ Explained

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עֵץ

etz

Everyday Hebrew

Formsעֵצִים

Meaning1. A big plant with a hard, brown trunk and green leaves. 2. The hard material that trees are made of.

HistoryThe word "etz" appears in the very first chapter of the Bible, in the story of creation. It meant "tree" and also "wood", just like it does today.

Example

יש עץ גדול בחצר שלנו.

There is a big tree in our yard.

Illustration of a large green tree with a brown trunk in a vibrant green meadow under a pale blue sky.