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shittah

shittah

9.9
A tree like an acacia with hard wood used in the Bible
  • noun
  • /ˈʃɪtə/
  • Archaic
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  • The Ark of the Covenant was constructed from shittah wood, valued for its durability.

Examples

  • Some botanists believe the shittah is actually a species of acacia native to the Sinai Peninsula.

  • In biblical times, shittah trees were prized for building sacred objects.

  • The shittah tree is known for its strength.

  • In ancient times, shittah wood was highly valued.

  • In biblical times, shittah trees were prized for building sacred objects.

  • The Ark of the Covenant was constructed from shittah wood, valued for its durability.

  • Some botanists believe the shittah is actually a species of acacia native to the Sinai Peninsula.

Synonyms

shittah tree
vsshittah
  • Archaic
9.9

A tree mentioned in the Bible like an acacia, used for its strong wood

is the shorter single-word form used instead of a two-word name

Compounds

shittah tree
  • Archaic
9.9

A tree mentioned in the Bible like an acacia, used for its strong wood

Surface Forms

shittah singular
shittahs plural

Etymology

Shittah comes from Hebrew and was the name for a desert tree called an 'acacia' in the Bible. Because people used its strong, long-lasting wood to build sacred objects like the Ark, shittah now means a species of acacia prized for 'durable wood'.