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# cedar, cedars, cedarwood
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## Definition:
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The term "cedar" refers to a large fir tree which normally has reddish-brown wood. Like other firs, it has cones and needle-like leaves.
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* The Old Testament often mentions cedar trees in connection with Lebanon, where they grew plentifully.
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* Cedar wood was used in the construction of the Jerusalem temple.
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* It was also used for sacrifices and purification offerings.
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(See also: [fir](../other/fir.md), [pure](../kt/purify.md), [sacrifice](../other/sacrifice.md), [temple](../kt/temple.md))
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## Bible References:
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2017-06-29 21:38:46 +00:00
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* [1 Chronicles 14:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/14/01)
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* [1 Kings 07:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/07/01)
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* [Isaiah 02:13](rc://en/tn/help/isa/02/13)
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* [Zechariah 11:02](rc://en/tn/help/zec/11/02)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H730
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