# desert, wilderness

## Definition:

A desert, or wilderness, is a dry, barren place where very few plants and trees can grow.

* A desert is a land area with a dry climate and few plants or animals.
* Because of the harsh conditions, very few people can live in the desert, so it is also referred to as “wilderness.”
* “Wilderness” conveys the meaning of being remote, desolate and isolated from people.
* This word can also be translated as “deserted place” or “remote place” or “uninhabited place.”

## Bible References:

* [Acts 13:16-18](rc://en/tn/help/act/13/16)
* [Acts 21:38](rc://en/tn/help/act/21/38)
* [Exodus 04:27-28](rc://en/tn/help/exo/04/27)
* [Genesis 37:21-22](rc://en/tn/help/gen/37/21)
* [John 03:14](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/03/14)
* [Luke 01:80](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/80)
* [Luke 09:12-14](rc://en/tn/help/luk/09/12)
* [Mark 01:03](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/01/03)
* [Matthew 04:01](rc://en/tn/help/mat/04/01)
* [Matthew 11:08](rc://en/tn/help/mat/11/08)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H776, H2723, H3293, H3452, H4057, H6160, H6723, H6728, H6921, H8047, H8414, G2047, G2048
