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# palm, palms #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "palm" refers to a type of tall tree with long, flexible, leafy branches extending from the top in a fan-like pattern.
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* The palm tree in the Bible usually refers to a type of palm tree that produces a fruit called a "date." The leaves have a feather-like pattern.
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* Palm trees typically grow in places that have a hot, humid climate. Their leaves stay green all year long.
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* As Jesus was entering Jerusalem riding on a donkey, the people laid palm branches on the ground in front of him.
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* Palm branches signified peace and the celebration of a victory.
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2017-08-30 17:24:31 +00:00
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(See also: [donkey](../other/donkey.md), [Jerusalem](../names/jerusalem.md), [peace](../other/peace.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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2017-06-29 21:38:46 +00:00
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* [1 Kings 06:29-30](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/06/29)
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* [Ezekiel 40:31](rc://en/tn/help/ezk/40/31)
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* [John 12:16](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/12/16)
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* [Numbers 33:9](rc://en/tn/help/num/33/09)
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2017-11-29 19:05:45 +00:00
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## Word Data: ##
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* Strong's: H3712, H8558, H8560, H8561, G5404
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