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cypress

Definition:

The term "cypress" refers to a kind of fir tree that was plentiful in the regions where people lived in Bible times, especially countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea.

  • Cyprus and Lebanon are two places that are specifically mentioned in the Bible as having many cypress trees.
  • The wood that Noah used to build the ark may have been cypress.
  • Because cypress wood is sturdy and long-lasting, it was used by ancient peoples for building boats and other structures.

(See also: ark, Cyprus, fir, Lebanon)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H1265, H8645

Forms Found in the English ULB:

cypress