CHESTNUT TREE


Meaning of CHESTNUT TREE in English

(Heb. 'armon .) (Genesis 30:37; Ezekiel 31:8) Probably the "palm tree" (Platanus orientalis) is intended. This tree thrives best in low and rather moist situations in the north of Palestine, and resembles our sycamore or buttonwood (Platanus occidentalis).

Smith's Bible English dictionary.      Английский библейский словарь Смита.