Elwood
Pronounced EL-wood
- Meaning
- "Elder forest; Noble wood"
- Origin
- English
Elwood is the noble forest — and the trees of the LORD are full of life. 'He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season.' Elwood stands noble among God's plantings.
Spiritual meaning
Elwood is planted by the river — fruitful, unwithering, the noble forest whose leaf does not fade, prospering in every season.
Related verses (KJV)
"And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."
Psalm 1:3 (KJV)
"And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not fade."
Ezekiel 47:12 (KJV)