Strong’s H6247

עֶשֶׁת

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

`esheth

Pronunciation

eh'-sheth

Definition

Wife, Woman

Meaning

a fabric

Usage

The term "esheth" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a woman in the context of marriage, specifically referring to a wife. It is often used to describe the marital relationship and the role of a woman as a partner and companion to her husband. The word emphasizes the covenantal and relational aspect of marriage in the biblical context.

Bible references

Songs 5:14