Meaning
An olive tree is a tree cultivated for its fruit and oil.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, the olive tree is valued for its fruit and the oil it produces.
It is also used figuratively in several passages throughout the Old and New Testaments.
Key References
- Deuteronomy 8:8
- Psalm 52:8
- Jeremiah 11:16
- Hosea 14:6
- Zechariah 4:2-3
- Romans 11:17-24
- Revelation 11:3-4
Related Terms
- Oil
- Olive
- Branch
- Fruit
- Vine