Research Article | Published: 31 July 2025

Listing of trees mentioned and used in the Bible

Ayangla Pongen and Nirmal Sudhir Kumar Harsh

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 32 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 99-103 | 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2025-OWX8D2 | Cite this article

Abstract

An attempt has been made to list the trees and their uses mentioned in the Holy Bible (New English Version). There are 293 verses which speak about the trees, the different versatile uses and their effects. There is a proper mention of 22 trees species in the Bible.

Keywords

Ancient mention of trees, Bible, Holy trees, Uses of trees

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Pongen, A. and Harsh, N.S.K., 2025. Listing of trees mentioned and used in the Bible. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 32(2), pp.99-103. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2025-OWX8D2

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 07 May 2025

Manuscript Revised on 19 July 2025

Manuscript Accepted on 23 July 2025

Manuscript Published on 31 July 2025

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