# cedar ## Related Ideas: cedarwood ## Definition: 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. * The Old Testament often mentions cedar trees in connection with Lebanon, where they grew plentifully. * Cedar wood was used in the construction of the Jerusalem temple. * It was also used for sacrifices and purification offerings. (See also: [fir](../other/fir.md), [pure](../kt/purify.md), [sacrifice](../other/sacrifice.md), [temple](../kt/temple.md)) ## Bible References: * [1 Chronicles 14:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/14/01) * [1 Kings 07:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/07/01) * [Isaiah 02:13](rc://en/tn/help/isa/02/13) * [Zechariah 11:02](rc://en/tn/help/zec/11/02) ## Word Data: * Strong's: H730 ## Forms Found in the English ULB: cedar, cedars, cedarwood