Bible Dictionary

Bush

A woody plant that is generally smaller than a tree and has several stems arising near its base.

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Total Entries

368

Entry Position

57 of 368

Letter

B

Meaning

A woody plant that is generally smaller than a tree and has several stems arising near its base.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 3:1-6
  • Deuteronomy 33:16
  • Mark 12:26
  • Luke 20:37
  • Acts 7:30-34

Meaning

A bush is a woody plant that is generally smaller than a tree and has several stems arising near its base.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, a bush is mentioned in the account of Moses when the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush.

The bush burned with fire but was not consumed, and the LORD spoke to Moses from it.

The event occurred while Moses was keeping the flock of Jethro in the land of Midian.


Key References

  • Exodus 3:1-6
  • Deuteronomy 33:16
  • Mark 12:26
  • Luke 20:37
  • Acts 7:30-34

  • Moses
  • Midian
  • Horeb
  • Fire
  • Burning Bush

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 3:1-6
  • Deuteronomy 33:16
  • Mark 12:26
  • Luke 20:37
  • Acts 7:30-34

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