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    Elwood

    Pronounced EL-wood

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    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)

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