Bible Dictionary

Grove

A small group of trees or a wooded area.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

166 of 368

Letter

G

Meaning

A small group of trees or a wooded area.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 34:13
  • Deuteronomy 16:21
  • Judges 3:7
  • 1 Kings 14:23
  • 2 Kings 17:10
  • 2 Kings 23:14
  • 2 Chronicles 33:3
  • Isaiah 17:8

Also Called

groves

Original Language

Hebrew

אֲשֵׁרָה

asherah

Asherah; sacred pole; grove

Meaning

A grove is a small group of trees or a wooded area.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, grove commonly refers to places associated with idol worship.

The term appears frequently in the Old Testament, especially in accounts of Israel and the surrounding nations.


Key References

  • Exodus 34:13
  • Deuteronomy 16:21
  • Judges 3:7
  • 1 Kings 14:23
  • 2 Kings 17:10
  • 2 Kings 23:14
  • 2 Chronicles 33:3
  • Isaiah 17:8

  • Idol
  • Altar
  • Baal
  • Asherah
  • High Place

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 34:13
  • Deuteronomy 16:21
  • Judges 3:7
  • 1 Kings 14:23
  • 2 Kings 17:10
  • 2 Kings 23:14
  • 2 Chronicles 33:3
  • Isaiah 17:8

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