Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Trees in the Hebrew Bible

DR. ADRIANE LEVEEN: And They Spoke of Trees (TheTorah.com).
The cedar and cypress, among other trees, occupy a prominent place in the Bible—representing life, sustenance, and wisdom. The prophets draw on their deep knowledge of trees to convey messages of hope and destruction.

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