Bible Dictionary

Tree

A perennial plant with a woody stem or trunk, typically bearing branches and leaves.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

340 of 368

Letter

T

Meaning

A perennial plant with a woody stem or trunk, typically bearing branches and leaves.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 1:11-12
  • Genesis 2:9
  • Genesis 3:1-24
  • Deuteronomy 20:19-20
  • Psalm 1:3
  • Matthew 7:17-20
  • Mark 11:12-14
  • Revelation 22:2

Original Language

Hebrew

עֵץ

ets

tree; wood

Greek

δένδρον

dendron

tree

Meaning

A tree is a perennial plant with a woody stem or trunk, typically bearing branches, leaves, and roots.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, trees are mentioned throughout the Bible as part of God’s creation.

They provide food, wood for construction, shade, and landmarks. Various kinds of trees are identified by name and are associated with people, places, events, and teachings recorded in Scripture.

The Bible also refers to specific trees, including the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.

Key References

  • Genesis 1:11-12
  • Genesis 2:9
  • Genesis 3:1-24
  • Deuteronomy 20:19-20
  • Psalm 1:3
  • Matthew 7:17-20
  • Mark 11:12-14
  • Revelation 22:2
  • Tree of Life
  • Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
  • Olive Tree
  • Fig Tree

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 1:11-12
  • Genesis 2:9
  • Genesis 3:1-24
  • Deuteronomy 20:19-20
  • Psalm 1:3
  • Matthew 7:17-20
  • Mark 11:12-14
  • Revelation 22:2

Related Terms

tree of life tree of the knowledge of good and evil olive tree fig tree

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