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    H6086

    Tree

    עֵץ (etz)

    A living, rooted growth — symbolizing life, fruitfulness, wisdom, and the cross.

    Hebrew
    Pronunciation: AYTZ

    Definition

    Etz is the Hebrew word for tree, carrying profound symbolism throughout Scripture. From the tree of life in Eden to the cross of Christ, trees frame the biblical story of life, choice, and redemption.

    Featured KJV occurrences (3)

    Psalm 1:3

    “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.”
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    Genesis 2:9

    “And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden.”
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    Revelation 22:2

    “In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits.”
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    Strong's dictionary data from openscriptures/strongs (CC-BY-SA), derived from Strong's 1890/1894 public-domain concordance.