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# fig, figs #
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## Definition: ##
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A fig is a small, soft, sweet fruit that grows on trees. When ripe, this fruit can be a variety of colors, including brown, yellow, or purple.
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2017-04-27 17:23:52 +00:00
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* Fig trees can grow 6 meters in height and their large leaves provide pleasant shade. The fruit is about 3-5 centimeters long.
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* Adam and Eve used the leaves from fig trees to make clothing for themselves after they had sinned.
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* Figs can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried. People also chop them into small pieces and press them into cakes to eat later.
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* In Bible times, figs were important as a source of food and income.
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* The presence of fruitful fig trees is frequently mentioned in the Bible as a sign of prosperity.
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* Several times Jesus used fig trees as an illustration to teach his disciples spiritual truths.
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## Bible References: ##
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2018-05-03 17:27:47 +00:00
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* [Habakkuk 03:1](rc://en/tn/help/hab/03/01)
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* [James 03:1](rc://en/tn/help/jas/03/01)
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* [Luke 13:1](rc://en/tn/help/luk/13/01)
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* [Mark 11:2](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/11/02)
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* [Matthew 07:1](rc://en/tn/help/mat/07/01)
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* [Matthew 21:2](rc://en/tn/help/mat/21/02)
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2017-06-22 17:13:11 +00:00
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2017-11-29 19:05:45 +00:00
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## Word Data: ##
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2017-06-22 17:13:11 +00:00
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2017-06-27 14:45:38 +00:00
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* Strong's: H1061, H1690, H6291, H8384, G3653, G4808, G4810
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